Talk and listen to each other Communication is the most important thing you can do as a couple.
Taking the time to talk and listen to each other is vital if you are going to create intimacy together.
Ahead of everything else, it is the foundation of a healthy marriage.
Understand their love language There are standard ways that you can show how much you love your partner.
But each person has their own way that they predominantly like to show love.
Some love to give gifts, some love to touch, some love to serve, for example.
Find out the dominant way your partner loves to receive love, and adapt yourself to that.
Go on dates regularly Go out regularly together and enjoy spending time together.
Do the things you want to do, and be extravagant in spoiling your partner.
Flirt with your partner Be playful with each other.
Show affection in ways that they appreciate and by doing this you'll keep your relationship fresh and full of vitality.
Don't be afraid to make loving and flirty comments about them, stroke their knee for example, remember the things you used to do when you dated.
Make touch a big part of your relationship Don't be afraid to hold hands, give hugs or kiss your partner.
Touch is a key part of keeping your relationship intimate.
By connecting with your partner in this way, it reinforces the intimacy in your relationship and shows that you love them Make sex a regular thing Don't lose sight of how important sex is in keeping the flame alive in your relationship.
Some couples resign themselves to saying things like 'we don't do that kind of thing anymore', or 'we're just too tired.
' By not having a healthy sex life, you leave the door open to temptation from outside the marriage.
Where desires are not being fulfilled, it's not uncommon for eyes to begin to stray and one or both of you start to look for your needs to be met with others.
So make having a good sex life, a part of your relationship.