Balzac said: “The secret to a successful marriage lies in two words—compliance and loyalty.”

I totally agree.

A happy marriage is not something that can be achieved by one person’s efforts alone. It requires both parties to work together to prosper the family.

In reality, many people attribute their unhappiness in marriage to their partner, believing they have done nothing wrong themselves.

Women tend to blame their partners for not being as successful or making as much money as other men.

On the other hand, some men envy others whose wives not only earn money but also manage the household efficiently and are kind and understanding.

In contrast, happily married couples in real life constantly strive to make their family thrive. They dedicate themselves selflessly to the family, not being too concerned with gains and losses, which ultimately leads to the improvement of their family life.

The prosperity of a family depends on three key factors, which are essential for a thriving family. Children and parents should not be careless about these factors.

A Responsible Husband

In a marriage, the man is the backbone of the family and usually makes most of the major decisions.

For most families, men are the primary breadwinners, making them the pillars of the household.

Therefore, a husband’s responsibility in taking care of the family is crucial. Even if a man earns a lot of money, if his heart is not at home, he will squander it and not provide for his family adequately.

For a family to prosper, there needs to be someone who is skilled at earning money, and usually, it’s the man who takes on this responsibility, while the woman plays a supporting role.

Physiologically, men do not go through the nurturing period, allowing them to focus entirely on earning money. Men have more energy to make money. If a man takes care of the family, the family will gradually thrive and not live poorly.

A Thrifty Wife

In most families, men work outside while women manage the household, making it the woman’s responsibility to be thrifty.

Women are naturally delicate and adept at handling trivial matters, especially in managing household chores, an area where they outperform men. Men are usually straightforward and may overlook subtle changes, such as taking care of family members’ emotions.

Women’s delicacy allows them to excel in managing the household and saving expenses better than men.

Having a thrifty wife at home leads to a luckier and more prosperous family. By allocating family expenses wisely and saving money for investments, a family can increase its wealth gradually.

A thrifty wife can help multiply the money earned by the husband, just like a savings box that grows bigger with each deposit.

Unity Between Spouses

Some couples both take care of the family. However, if they fail to make the family wealthier, it’s because they lack a common goal and unity.

When each person strives for their own desires and selfishly claims the family’s assets as their own, it only enlarges their personal wealth, not the family’s prosperity.

Even if both partners are talented and good earners, without unity, they cannot manage the marriage well and enhance the family’s wealth.

When there’s a lack of trust and communication between spouses due to individual ambitions, the family suffers as a result.

The key to a thriving family lies in the unity between spouses. With unity, both partners will work together to make the family prosper.

If spouses lack unity, the family will become an arena for their conflicts.

A family with disunited spouses cannot thrive.

In a marriage, mutual understanding and cooperation are essential. Whether a family thrives depends on these three factors. Each factor is indispensable for a thriving family and a crucial element for personal growth.