• Communicate. The key to any successful relationship is listening and talking.
• Intimacy. Keep the intimacy alive. Once we become comfortable with someone we no longer keep the mystery of our bodies from them. Undress behind closed doors; let them imagine what's under there.
• Start each day with a hug, kiss and an "I love you". Never pass up the opportunity to say "I love you".
• Touch each other. A simple touch on the shoulder can make a world of difference in your spouse's mood, and yours. Hold hands whenever you can.
• Accept that you and your spouse have the right to different opinions.
• Respect each other's privacy.
• Chose your battles. Don't fight over the silly things like the dirty socks on the floor or a toilet seat that is left up.
• Never take each other for granted. Always believe that you got better than you deserved and let your partner know how much you truly appreciate them.
• Laugh together. Don't hesitate to laugh at yourself; laughter really is the best medicine. It helps to break any tension between you and your spouse.
• Trust each other. Don't give your spouse a reason to lose trust. Never keep secrets from each other.
• Use manners with each other. `Please' and `thank you' should always be used, even with your spouse.
• Date! Just because you are married doesn't mean date nights are off. Set aside a night each week or every other week to go out.
• Talk about the future. Where do you want to be in 5 years?
• Send little love notes. Surprise each other now and then.
• Listen to each other.
• Show respect, showing respect can mean more than showing affection or love at times.
• Show excitement when you see each other.
• Remember people do fight, it's how you do that matters. Before starting an argument ask yourself it it's really worth it.
• Marriage is between you and your spouse, not your parents or in-laws. Keep the "dirty laundry" inside the marriage.
• Flirt! Wink at each other, play footsies during dinner with friends.
• Love isn't always a feeling, it is also a decision.
• Forgive. Tell them you forgive them and mean it.
• Don't go to bed angry. Work it out or it will just fester through the night and become worse than what it is.
• Share with each other.
• Variety is the spice of life; bring that thought into your bedroom with your partner.
• No matter what, take your partners side first, be each other's champion.
• Marriage is not 50/50, its two people giving 100 percent all of the time.
• Never compare your marriage to others. You don't always see what is really going on in the inside.
• Say "I love you" often. Sometimes it's nice to hear just because.
• Ask what your spouse is thinking about.
• Discuss books you are reading or a movie you went to.
• Hang in there, it's worth it!
• Play nice, play often and love much.

We all have little things we enjoy in our lives, share those with your spouse and ask them what theirs are. Love each other unconditionally with your whole heart, marriage is work but can be worth every bit of your hard work.