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3. Giving extra time and attention to your spouse each week. This is a priceless
    gift that will enrich your relationship and contribute to better intimacy.

4. Planning fun or interesting experiences versus expensive meals in a restaurant.
   While eating out can be fun, it can also be stressful for some couples because of
   the demand for on-going conversation while you're sitting across the table from
   each other. If your communication is currently strained because of marital conflict
   or problems, this can feel awkward.

5. Making your sexual relationship a consistent priority. The on-going importance of
   sex in a marriage is often underrated as time goes by. The demands of children,
   family members, a career, housework, and other activities can siphon off your
   energy and time.

6. Taking good care of yourself so that you're happy, centered and balanced. You
    can't give someone else what you don't already have yourself. Peace, love, and
    harmony come from inside of you and aren't created by external events.

7. Expanding your circle of friends individually and as a couple to include more
    positive,
    inspiring people. You are influenced by the friends you hang out with -- either for
    better or for the worse. To become more positive in approach and to achieve your
    relationship goals, be on the lookout for people who have the type of attitude and
    marriage that you would like to have.

8. Deepening your own spiritual connection and sharing this goal with your mate, if
    possible. Inner peace, calm, and faith can be strengthened as you deepen your own
    spiritual connection, and this can have a positive impact on your marriage. If you
    and your spouse are fortunate enough to share this goal, the resulting feeling of soul
    connection can be deeply rewarding.   <<1