30 seconds that could change your marriage

30 seconds that could change your marriage July 23, 2015

30 seconds

You could read this entire blog post in 30 seconds (if you read fast), but I believe these principles have the potential to change your marriage. Seriously. 

These seven simple principles could revitalize your marriage. Give them a try!

7 habits that could instantly improve your marriage

1. Make communication a daily priority.

Communication does for a marriage what breathing does for your lungs. Do it often, and remove the distractions (like cell phones, computer screens, etc.) that can stand in the way of meaningful conversations.

2. Give each other your best; not your leftovers.

Instead of going through the day giving you best efforts to other people and pursuits, save your best energies for the people who matter most. Give your spouse and family your best. They need and deserve it.

3. Be each other’s biggest encourager; not the biggest critic.

Your spouse doesn’t need any more of criticism but I’m pretty sure they’d love to have more of your encouragement. See the best in each other. Celebrate the good in the each other.

4. Continue to pursue each other.

Thoughtfulness and romance shouldn’t die over time. They should keep growing stronger. Do you remember all the romantic stuff you did back when you were dating and first trying to win his/her affections? Keep doing that stuff!

5. Pray with and for each other daily.

This one might freak you out a little bit if it’s not something you’re already doing, but I truly believe prayer is one of the most practical and most powerful ways to stay connected to your spouse and to your Creator. Give it a try.

6. Keep dreaming new dreams and making new memories together.

Never believe the myth that your best days are behind you (they’re only behind you if you choose to stop dreaming). Keeping looking forward and creating new adventures together.

7. Never give up on each other!

Remove the word “Divorce” from your vocabularies. A “perfect marriage” is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other!

If you’d like to learn more ways to build a rock-solid relationship, check out my bestselling book iVow: Secrets to a Stronger Marriage which is now also available on iTunes as an ebook download for iPhones and iPads (by clicking here). 

You can also check out our new video course, “Best Sex Life Now” to strengthen sexual intimacy, communication and trust in your marriage.

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