So you have been married for a while. Things are comfortable. Don’t let that spark fizzle out. Keep that romance alive! Here are seven ways to keep romance alive in your marriage:
- Date your spouse. Take a night away from the kids, the chores, or the other stresses of life and just have fun! Think of what you enjoyed doing before you had all your “grown-up” responsibilities and do that.
- Make your spouse feel special. Do something that you know they enjoy without having to be asked. Serve them breakfast in bed. Make their favorite meal. Or just leave them a note telling them what you love about them.
- Learn their love language, and then use it every day. Read “The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman. Everyone has their own personal way of experiencing love and affection. Find out the one that fits your spouse, so your attentions will not go unnoticed. Try to do one thing in their love language daily.
- Say “I love you” often. Don’t assume the other person knows how you feel. Everyone wants to know that their spouse loves them and the best way is to tell them!
- Be kind and polite. Thoughtfulness and consideration should be a priority in your marriage. Husbands, show your wife that chivalry is not dead. Open that door for her. Wives, show your husband that you admire him. Thank him for being such a great husband and dad.
- Take care of yourself. Just because you are married does not mean that you should stop trying to present yourself in the best light to your spouse. Be comfortable, but do not take your spouse for granted. It is always nice when your spouse gives you that extra special look.
- Spend uninterrupted time together. The amount of time you are willing to spend with someone shows if they are a priority. Life can get busy and you may not be able to spend as much time as you would like; but, the quality time versus quantity time debate is not valid when it comes to your relationships. Quantity matters, especially in your marriage and family.
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