Let’s face it: we all make mistakes. And more often than not, the recipient of those mistakes is our spouse.  But small failures in a marriage don’t mean it’s time to give up.  Instead, it’s an opportunity to be honest with ourselves about the areas we struggle in so that we can learn.  So here are some common marriage mistakes and how to overcome them.  First, we often take our spouse for granted.  Instead, it’s time we celebrate the fact that each day, our spouse chooses to stand by our side.  Second, we make the mistake of keeping secrets.  Strive to be an open book with your spouse so they can trust you.  Here’s more on the rest of the Top 10 Marriage Mistakes and how to overcome them.