It's time we look at rejuvenating and strengthening our relationships with our spouses. A few aspects which assist in making our marriage more fun, exciting and meaningful have been explained in the article below. 

 
Develop a Strong and Healthy Relationship with your Partner 
 
Communication 
 
A couple should take time to talk and exchange information, ideas and day-to-day experiences. If as a couple you hardly have time to communicate with each other, do schedule a regular time, which is acceptable to both of you. It could be just before sleeping at dinner time or as you have your morning tea. You could start by sharing one good thing and one difficult thing about the day. This would give a chance for both of you to talk and healthy communication is key to a lasting relationship. 
 
Active Listening 
 
Listening forms the core of communication. Too often when we are quiet, we are not listening to what the other person is saying but waiting to reply. Listening involves intently trying to understand what the other is saying instead of looking for weaknesses in your mate's argument. Active listening promotes clarity and understanding between the couple. 
 
Schedule Outings Together 
 
Although we have every intention of spending time with our spouse, we find ourselves driven by a schedule that has us running in every direction, leaving us with little time for our most important relationship. Plan your work and responsibilities so that you both have time to go for movies, plays, dinner, ice cream or just for a drive. 
 
Show Your Love and Affection 
 
Try to find out the ways in which your partner likes receiving love from you - it could be undivided attention, time, gifts, cards, personal touch or simply verbalizing your emotions. Make a conscious effort to begin showing your love to your spouse. It is essential to show love to your partner in the way they like to receive love as every individual feel loved in different ways. 
 
Consider Your Partner's Interests More Important Than Your Own 
 
When each person has decided to commit oneself to the other, one forms a reciprocating relationship of love, concern, and devotion. When you come to a place where you disagree or where the two of you have differing opinions, try to get to the point where you can consider what your mate likes as more important than what you would like to do. The simple decision to do this goes a long way toward developing a healthy relationship! 
 
Forgiveness 
 
In some relationships, each partner holds something against the other and both are unwilling to forgive. The fact is that your mate is going to fail you from time to time. We need to understand that. What we do when we get to that point, however, is what will make all the difference in the world. In a relationship that is going to last, the people involved are committed to forgiving one another. The key to a long-lasting and healthy relationship is forgiveness. 
 
 

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