If you’re writing down a list of things to achieve this year, you might as well throw in these tips to work on your marriage too. Being married is one of the most important things to work on as you’ve obviously taken a big leap to dedicate yourself to love and care someone, so here are five amazing tips to help you improve your marriage for 2013.
1. Pay Attention
We’re in an age where we’ve depended on technology to help us with everthing, from grocery lists, to entertainment. Although your smartphone may keep you satisfied when you’re feeling bored, the one thing it won’t give you companionship and affection. So, put down your smartphone and shut down your laptop, and go have a conversation with your husband. Instead of sitting down and watching a movie, go for a walk in the park and communicate about the things you look forward to this year.
2. Be More Open and Honest
With each passing day, you’ll discover something different about each other and yourself. Things can happen, and you may not be pleased with the outcome, so promise each other that you will be more open and honest with each other this year. Refrain from hiding anything, including that new pair of shoes your husband suggested that you not buy. Communication is the key to a happy relationship, so start opening up.
3. Be a Team
For 2013, make a vow that you’ll start working as a team instead of separating your duties. Take house chores for an example – create a schedule where both of you can take turns, or even spend an hour of every week dedicated to cleaning up the house together. Being a team also comes into showing up for your partner in both good and bad times, so if your husband has a problem, it’s important to be make yourself available to help him pull through.
4. Improve Your Sex Life
Get sensual in 2013 by spicing things up in the sheets by trying something new. In lieu with your date night, reserve a hot night of intimiate passion to keep things fun and to build up your attraction for each other. A few days before that ‘special hour’, leave your partner a little note about what you’re excited to do. It’ll certainly get you both excited, thus improving your sex life and levels of intimacy.
5. Get Counseling
There is a stigma about couples attending marriage counseling, but marriage counseling is not just for couples with problems. Even if you have a happy marriage, a little counseling can help improve the small problems you have in your marriage. Open up to marriage counseling, whether or not you have troubles with your marriage.
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