Strengthen the relationship and bond you have with your partner with these simple tips.
These are just some random thoughts and activities to help deepen your relationship. Don't try to do all of them at once. Choose one or two that you feel would work for you and your spouse.
** Think of a behavior you each have that other people like or praise. Ask yourselves why you do this. Share with one another your feelings as you think about this behavior.
** Try not to interrupt when the other is talking. Wait to add your opinion until she/he is completely finished with what they have to say.
**Don't make your spouse your slave. Do things for them for a change. Bring him/her a drink, a snack, slippers, the remote, whatever...
** Be honest with yourselves, and write down some ways in which you manage to instill guilt in your spouse. Try for one week not to use these manipulative behaviors.
** Go to the library together and select a book to read together. Or if you are really not book people, get a movie. But don't just watch it, talk about afterwards.
** Discuss what first attracted you to each other. But, if your wife use to be 120lbs. and now she's put on a few over the years, please don't remind her. This is not the time to list physical characteristics. Be open and honest about each other's personalities.
** It's okay to dream a little. If money were not a problem or a consideration, what would the two of you be doing now or how would you be living your lives?
** Talk about your lives growing up. Share with one another your memories. Childhood makes us who we are as adults. you can really get in touch with each other by sharing your memories.
** Make some time for the two of you. Find a way to free up an afternoon or an evening where you won't be disturbed by phone calls, children, friends, work, school, etc and just be together.
**Always remember to respect each other!
