Love is not about how much you say “I love you,” but how much you prove that it’s true.
Healthy couples and lifelong fulfilling relationships do not just happen by accident. They are created consciously over time through mindful, mutual effort and sacrifice.
It starts with showing your partner affection today in a dozen little ways – searching for small consistent gestures that alone feel tiny but add up to a truly meaningful and personal relationship experience.
It’s about stringing the little wins of each day together to create a week, a month, a year, and then decades of shared joy. That’s right, lifelong health and happiness as a couple is built through daily devotion. Here’s what my extensive experience coaching hundreds of married couples has told me about what healthy couples do differently:
1. They commit to digging up the diamonds in the rough.
It can sometimes be a daunting task to see the good in your partner when the days are long, the kids are screaming, and the bank account is looking barren. With the turbulence sent our way by everyday life, shining a spotlight on the things that drive us crazy about our partners can easily become an unconscious bad habit. But you must flip the switch on this!
Instead of gawking at their faults, make it a game to [Read more…]