Have you ever felt like your relationship with your spouse is stagnating? Maybe you need some excitement in your lives? Why not try setting these marriage goals so that you can improve your marriage?
1. Make sure you have time for yourselves
Yup. Even if you’re married, it’s important to have some me-time for yourselves so that you can have time to reflect on yourself, what you want in life, and learning more about your needs and wants.
Spending some time alone is actually healthy, and it can benefit your marriage.
2. Have some alone time with each other
Of course, having moments where you can be intimate with your spouse is important. This is especially true if you already have kids. You should make it a point to spend some time together at least a couple of times in a week, so that you can keep the romance in your relationship alive.
If it’s hard to find some alone time, you can try getting a babysitter or one of your relatives to take care of your kids, even just for a day. That way, you and your spouse can have some much needed TLC!
3. Don’t forget to thank your spouse
A lot of people tend to forget how important thanking someone is. And it’s especially true when it comes to your spouse, as showing your appreciation to them can go a long way.
Being appreciative of your spouse is key when it comes to making your marriage last a lifetime, so don’t forget to thank your spouse!
4. Emotional intimacy is important
Spending at least 15-30 minutes daily, just talking, sharing stories, and bonding with your spouse can do a lot for your marriage. Try and make time for your partner, and just talk. You don’t necessarily have to be romantic or intimate, you can just share things that happened in your day, and ask about weekend plans etc.
5. Have personal goals
Just because you’re married and have kids doesn’t mean that you have to give up on your dreams. Having personal goals outside of your marriage makes your relationship more stable, since if you feel happy and content with your life, you’ll be much happier and content when you’re with your spouse.
So go ahead, follow your dreams, and be supportive of your spouse if they’re the ones who have a personal goal.
Source: relationshipscoach.co.uk
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