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10 easy ways to put the spark back in your marriage
Don't settle for ho-hum! Here are some ideas to add a little spice to your relationship.
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Time to spark things up
There's no time like the present to spark things up in your marriage! Start by putting sex/relationship columnist Liza Finlay's main tenets to practice:
• Establish ground rules for fair fighting.
• Go on regular date nights (weekly, if possible) to keep the friendship strong.
• Stop keeping score of who does what.
• Build trust by exercising reliability over all the little things.
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1. Rekindle your friendship
Stop scheduling sex and start scheduling pillow fights, movie nights, baseball games!
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2. Live in the past
Living in the present isn't all it's cracked up to be all the time. Connect with your partner by reliving the past together with some simple and fun exercises.
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3. Spice up your love life
Are you having enough sex? Find out now, and learn strategies for spicing up your love life.
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4. Hug!
Hug your partner — right now! Here's why showing affection is the key to a successful relationship.
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5. Cheat proof
Fortify your marriage with Finlay's four cheat-proofing strategies.
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6. Amp up your quality time
The issue of “couple time” falls into that Mars-Venus planetary orbit. Learn what constitutes quality “couple time," how much is enough, and how to make quality time work for both of you.
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7. Embrace your differences
Is that old "opposites attract" idiom really ideal? Not necessarily. But you can find the power in your personal differences with Finlay's tips.
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8. Practise the art of compromise
Compromise is a crucial part of any good relationship. Try Finlay's tips for really making it work for you and your partner.
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9. Say "I love you"
We all have different ways of expressing our love. Find out which "language of love" your partner speaks.
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10. Learn from your kids
Everything you need to know about marriage...may actually be learned through parenting — cooperation, listening and even time outs!
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