People usually say that a relationship “takes work,” I guess you want to know exactly what that means?

Hey! Wait a minute! This sounds like is big labour to work out your relationship.  Who wants to spend hours at a work place only to retire home to job number two?  I really guess it should be more pleasant to think of your relationship as a source of comfort, fun, and pleasure, Isn’t it?

Of course, it should.  We have listed for you here some basic quick fixes if things feel stagnant, if the good times are becoming like a mirage, if arguing has become your main form of communication, or if you just feel that you need a tune-up.  Trust me these might even be enjoyable after all. Do not hesitate to hit the share button if this piece makes a meaningful impact.

Do you know that to maintain a healthy relationship doesn’t need to be long winding, complex process? They are very simple and you can really work with them. Always remember that you are two different people with strong wills, with strong opinions who are in a relationship, especially marriage relationship to make your will one and to share your opinions and not to enforce your opinions.

Sit tight and read on as we elaborate, you may just find this article pretty resourceful to keep a healthy relationship.

1. Avoid argument over money

This is practically known as a guaranteed relationship destroyer. It is very important for the both of you to have a conversation about how money is earned, how it is spent, saved, and even shared. If you have not yet done this, do it now. You should go ahead to get a very clear understanding of how each of you sees your financial life, and there be differences in perception, then address them.

2. Share your thoughts

In a relationship, it’s very needful and helpful to make your hopes, aspirations, fears, passion known to your partner. By doing so, you unveil yourself to your partner. It’s not out of place to set aside sometime each day just to talk about the things that are important to each of you.  When this happens, you build fellowship, strong bond as well make your relationship stronger.

3. Resolve argument together

Differed opinions, misunderstanding, assumptions often times lead to arguments and disagreements between partners. At these times, it’s always too easy for partners to get locked into a win/lose dynamic. Both partners should always regard disagreement as a problem for both of them to solve, not a fight for one to win.  Think of saying “we” before falling in to the temptation of casting blame on your partner.

4. Let you affection be seen

This journey is not just about sex. Holding hands, a hug, a squeeze on the arm, cuddling, good romance, all of these apart from sex also create connection and trust. Do you feel you’re not getting as much attention as you require, don’t be silent about it. Let your partner know about it.

5. Set goals as a couple

Create time and opportunities to talk about how you want your relationship to look in a year, may be five years, or even ten years. Outline specifically the things you want to achieve together as a couple. Then work toward these goals. Remember to reward yourself at any feat you achieve together.

6. Your partner should be top priority

It is this reason that you are in this relationship after all. To make your union a happy, flourishing and a lasting one, you must do all that you can to make your partner top priority. Give each other the due attention, time and commitment as required any time. Do not be too busy to overlook your partner when certain attention is being required.

7. Take action, not just words

Saying “I love you” is priceless but it carries much more weight when you consistently do things that your partner values. Make your saying “I love you” more tangible with the required actions. You can profess love to your partner with showing. So, say “I love you” as often as you can, but “take the necessary actions” with it.