The 8 habits of every happy couple

4. Happy couples refuse to let the marriage get on “autopilot.” They’re constantly evaluating what’s working and where they can make little adjustments to keep the marriage going strong.

Don’t let your marriage stay on autopilot, because it will eventually crash! Look for ways to make little investments of time and thoughtfulness into the marriage. Be watchful for anything unhealthy that’s starting to take root in the relationship and then address it right away. Don’t expect problems to go away on their own. Keep growing in your positive habits and eliminating negative ones.

#5 could instantly change the way you communicate with your spouse…