To have a lasting relationship, you have to build a lasting bond with your partner and that takes time and energy. Below are 13 ideas for deepening the bonds of your relationship (so you can avoid divorce!)
- Date in private (stay home more and be just the two of you)
- Be a better, more empathetic listener
- Reduce the criticism and increase the praise
- Sync your daily routine. Stay plugged in with each other during the day.
- Laugh more together (fake it till it is authentic if necessary)
- Never lie for any reason to your partner
- Adopt an “us against them attitude”
- Keep sex in its rightful place (and don’t abuse it)
- Celebrate and nurture your biological and emotional differences
- Study the rhythm of your partner and respect it
- Reduce cell phone usage while together
- Watch less TV
- Talk More