A generous marriage is a happy marriage
When couples exercise “the virtue of giving good things to one’s spouse freely and abundantly,” such generosity will likely make for a happier marriage, according to a study reported in the Globe and Mail.
“It’s signaling to someone that you want to go above and beyond the call of duty. On a regular basis, it’s signaling that you value them,” said sociologist Brad Wilcox, director of the University of Virginia’s National Marriage Project. “It’s really little acts of service that don’t cost a huge amount.”
Generosity placed third among factors cited by surveyed couples as important to their marital happiness, after sexual satisfaction and a sense of commitment.
