10 tips by Sadhguru for a happy married life

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Apr 14, 2025

TOI Lifestyle Desk

What is marriage?

As per Sadhguru, marriage is a partnership, one that you should make not under the umbrella of a social norm but because you want a partner who meets your physical, emotional, psychological, social and economic needs. Here are 10 tips for a happy married life:

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Attention

Sadhguru defines relationships as variables that are bound to change. He advises you to pay attention to your married life if you want it to succeed like any other relationship in life.

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Communication

Constant communication of the good and the bad keeps the feelings balanced and the marriage strong.

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Respect

A marriage does not mean the eradication of your personality. Partners should respect each other's boundaries, thoughts and feelings to ensure a healthy relationship.

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Trust

Trust is the thread that ties a relationship together. You must communicate and hold responsibility for each other's trust to have a strong and lasting union.

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Space

Many forgo the concept of space in a marriage, but they should not. Allowing space for your partner to grow and be, allows them to enjoy independence and prevents feelings of suffocation.

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Forgiveness

This may seem like a difficult task, but it is vital in a marriage. Partners must be able to practise forgiveness and move on as resentment hinders healing and growth of love.

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Acceptance

Sadhguru says that no relationship is absolute. People grow and change and change is not always positive. You must practice acceptance of flaws and imperfections as it cultivates a nature of compassion and love.

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Gratitude

Never take the deeds you do for each other as responsibilities. It is always from the heart that one takes action and thus, allow gratitude to have space in your mind and heart. It makes the other feel appreciated.

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