21 Quick Pieces Of Advice That Can Help Keep You Out Of Couples Therapy

Part 3 of 3

By Mark Webb, The Relationship Specialist

15) Initiate Intimacy Regularly. Don’t let this fall solely on your partner. This needs to be a two way street.

16) Remember The Little Things. Bring the love of your life their morning coffee, the newspaper, a sweet kiss. Say thank you. Do some of their chores from time to time. Use good manners. Little things can go a long way towards giving you a great relationship.

“I want to be very close to someone I respect and admire and have somebody who feels the same way about me.” ~ Richard Bach

17) Go On Dates. Don’t get too settled in. Scheduled date nights are hard to sustain but I recommend you go on a dinner or movie date regularly.

18) Shoot Them A Text or An Email. Let your partner know you are thinking about them.

19) Randomly Surprise Them With A Gift. It reinforces the idea that you were thinking about them. It makes them feel special.

20) Tell Them You Are Proud Of Them. Simply say “I am proud of you.” Then have an example to share. This will make their day. They will walk a little taller and smile a little more. Do this often and you will create a relationship that flourishes.

21) Pray Together As A Couple. I know this is awkward to begin with but it gets easier and it shows a deep desire to keep your heart and your relationship pure.

“You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back.” ~ Barbara de Angelis

Mark Webb is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice at South Georgia Psychiatric and Counseling Center in Valdosta. He is the author of How To Be A Great Partner and How To Argueproof Your Relationship. Read more of his articles at www. TheRelationshipSpecialist.com