If you've hit the stage in your relationship where you can either move on to something new, or hang in there and get to work, you can make your choice easier by reminding yourself that true love doesn't just happen. It is developed and created. If you choose to stick it out and see what you can create, here are some things you can do to help you are your spouse rekindle the love and passion that you had when you first started out and develop true love along the way.

Do and Care

The more you give, the more you receive is a very true principal in a relationship. The more you give to your relationship, the more you will love your spouse. If you truly care about and care for your spouse, the love will awaken in your heart and you will find passion together again. Your spouse should be your number one priority. If you put him or her first, and they put you first, your relationship will blossom into something even better than you had the first few years together. If you give to your partner, you will rekindle the love.

Time Together

People, who share happy times, grow together and so does their relationship. You need to spend joyful, happy times with your spouse. If you are constantly sharing stressful, upsetting times, then your relationship will be a source of stress and frustration. If you share happy, joyful, exciting times, then your relationship will be a source of happiness and excitement. Happy times unite those that share them. Unite together by sharing good times together.

Create Memories

Your past of wonderful memories you have created together can help you weather the tough times. The more good memories you create together, the more likely you are to be able to hold together. Even if times are not tough, just boring, memories can keep us going in the right direction, but first you have to create them. Do things together that you can talk, laugh, and share later.

An Attitude of Gratitude

Deep caring a commitment come from years of appreciating one's spouse. At the outset, you may not feel much love, but if you can fill your heart with gratitude, appreciation, and all the wonderful qualities your spouse has, you will develop a love and concern that goes beyond the physical.

Share and Share Alike

It may not be easy, but it is totally worth doing. You must be open and share every part of yourself with your spouse in order for true love to develop. You must be vulnerable and totally trusting with your partner. Take a risk and share your heart with your spouse. Share you dreams, your wishes, likes and dislikes. No holds barred. You have to give everything to your relationship to give it the little extra juice it needs to remain exciting and fun.

Get the High Back

The first few years are filled with the high of endorphins running wild. You need to enjoy thrilling times together so you can re-create the experience of first love. Do things together that get your adrenaline pumping and give you the natural high again like riding roller coasters, scary movies, or doing something for the first time. Thrilling experiences are like an aphrodisiac, and sometimes your relationship needs a little extra zip to rekindle the passion.