1. The number one thing that couples mention is that you should always share problems and decisions. A couple should be open to discuss issues that arise and then solve them together. This will help to grow stronger together.



2. If your partner is fascinated by something your should try to share a little of that fascination or at least develop some interest. It may get your partner down if you show openly that you are not interested at all in something that he or she is so fascinated of.

3. A partner will not always share the same views about certain issues. Should conflict arise, one should respect the opinion of the other regarding the matter and try to understand the point of view of the other person.

4. When special occasions are not been celebrated as elaborately as they once were, it would be nice to surprise your partner with flowers and gifts from time to time. This does not have to happen just at Christmas, and birthdays or anniversaries but just for the sake of doing surprising your partner.

5. There will always be fights over all kinds of things. What matters is that you always resolve them before going to sleep. This will help you to start each day without worrying about problems form the past day.

6. Be supportive of your partner and what he or she does. Take pride in what your partner is persuing and striving for. This will help to build common motivation and show your friends that you share common goals.

7. Participate in activities such as sports or hobbies that both people enjoy. You should make time for getting more and more intimate with one another. Sex is a key element that keeps the marriage alive since this is something both can enjoy.

8. Try to share common goals. If you are following opposing goals you will have opposing agendas and will sooner or later have to decide if you follow your own path or the one of your partner.

Marriage is not the day that's celebrated when two individuals became a couple. It is what happens in the succeeding days and years when both have to work hard to succeed in their partnership.