I have been married many times and peope (for some unknown reason) ask me the secret to staying married...like I would know that.  But in all my experiences, I believe I have found the secret to staying married.  Most people will tell you that communiction keeps people together.  Maybe it's not going to bed angry that works for others.  Honesty is good (lying can be better). You can read all the books you can find on relationships and nothing will beat the advice you will get right here.  Are you ready?  The secret to staying married is Never, I repeat, NEVER play Monopoly.  Yeah, it's a fun game when you're little.  Cute little car, hat, and the thimble that no one wants.  But when you get married the game is totally different.  It starts out all fun.  This is how it's going to work out:

You will hear things like this,

"Oh baby you can be the bank, I trust you"

"Oh, you don't have to pay for that sweety"

"I'll build hotels but you know you can stay for free"

Twenty minutes later:

"Of course you're going to buy that, you bought everything else!"

"You know it's just like you, trying to control the whole board!"

"I'm not trading anything, you want to trade something, I would like to trade in your attitude!"

And a lot of other comments I can't put on here.  Monopoly is the first step to packing your stuff and living out of your car.  Monopoly has cause three out five of my divorces.  So take my advise, don't chance it.  Forget Monopoly...stick to Twister!