RobinAnna Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I have been married for 11 years and have always thought that keeping the spark alive is very important. From making plans to go on little dates, or just time alone from the kids. What is everybody's favorite things to do to keep the spark alive? Quote Link to comment
kcarve177 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Hello, and congrats on the 11 years of marriage! I am a newlywed, but I've asked many successful couples who have been together for years, if not decades, what they do to keep the love alive. Here are some tips they've given me: - The element of surprise is important, and also really fun! Find a day and perhaps take everyone on a picnic! Or, dress up nicely and take your partner out on a stroll in the park. Woo them, make them feel loved, special, and sexy! - Laughter. Laughter is very important to any relationship and friendship, whether it is with your partner, family, or a coworker. Maybe do a playful prank on them (nothing mean spirited), or do something silly once in a while. A smile on your partner's face is gonna be a smile on your face, everyone loves to laugh! - Remember why you fell in love with each other. Go through old pictures, reminisce on old times, and celebrate how far you have gotten with each other. Not many make it to 11 years, I can tell you that, and that is something to be proud and joyful of. Quote Link to comment
GogoingGirl Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 My husband and I have been married for ten years. This may sound silly, but it's our little rituals that help. He braids my hair for me every morning, and I brush his beard and make sure he's tidy. It starts our day with a moment of intimacy that I can carry with me while I work. On days he works, I walk him out to his car and wave him off. On days I go to work first, he walks me out and waves me off. Whenever we're both home for the day, we hug. Silly, but it's a few minutes to ground ourselves in each other. There's always so much going on, being present, deliberately making each other a priority over everything else, kids, work, chores- Those few minutes a day keep us solid. Quote Link to comment
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