Ways to Keep Your Marriage Together - How Couples Can Rebuild Their Relationship by Gillian Reynolds

These days it's becoming more and more of a challenge to try and keep your marriage together. Many couples have so much outside pressure on them that the one thing that finally caves and breaks is their relationship. When you have to worry about money, your job, the children and all the home repairs, it's not surprising that your relationship with your spouse would fall to the wayside. You have to work hard to make a marriage work. Fortunately, there are small things you can begin doing today that will alter the future of your relationship so instead of heading towards a divorce you'll be moving straight into happy ever after.

One of the best ways to keep your marriage alive is to continually communicate with your partner. Couples often will allow the general everyday things they need to deal with to monopolize their conversations. Talk about the kids and when the bills are due supersedes talking about feelings and changing emotions. You need to stay connected verbally to one another. Set aside time each week just to talk about your relationship. Leave the kids and everything else out of it. Just focus on what you each are feeling and what you can do to strengthen the bond.

Another way to keep your marriage strong is to date each other again. It's a common piece of advice, but most couples just don't follow through with it. You have to put effort into this. Make time just for one another. You don't even have to venture outside the home. You can plan a quiet dinner together after your children have gone to bed or take them over to a sitter's for the night. If you do have a little extra money to play with in your budge, why not take a second honeymoon? Although this isn't something you could manage on a regular basis, it can recharge and reinvigorate the connection you have now.

Always put your partner's needs before your own if you want to keep your marriage moving forward on a positive path. Doing small things that make your spouse's life easier can change the entire dynamic of the marriage. It can draw you closer and it will help you both feel appreciated again. This can encompass anything from making their lunch for them to taking care of one of their household chores. Just put in the extra effort to show them you treasure their presence in your life.