101 Tips To A Better Relationship
1. Never go to bed angry.
2. Take the time to talk about your day – every day!
3. Don’t put yourself in positions where you are tempted to be unfaithful.
4. Learn to compromise to stay happy.
5. Plan for the future by talking about it right now.
6. Build memories together.
7. Do simple romantic things, like bringing your partner medicine when they are ill.
8. Make a point of lying in bed and touching each other.
9. Start traditions as a couple and stick to them.
10. Be a romantic!
11. Address problems immediately instead of letting them build.
12. Save the best slice of pie for your partner.
13. Pay attention to your lover’s fantasies, then choose a few to make into reality.
14. Tell them how sexy they are.
15. Make your love public – don’t hesitate to hold hands!
16. Create goals that the two of you can strive to meet together.
17. See the little quirks as fun differences, not as annoyances.
18. Embrace your differences.
19. Learn to give in once in a while – you don’t always have to be right.
20. Say “I love you” often.
21. No matter how long you have been together, make time for date night!
22. Read books together and talk about how they affected you.
23. Tell your partner how much you appreciate them.
24. Write love letters to each other.
25. Remember important days and celebrate them.
26. Share dessert together when you go out.
27. Be patient with your partner.
28. Never talk down about your partner to anyone.
29. Take responsibility for all your actions – never blame it on your partner.
30. Do something spontaneous to recapture the romance.
31. Surprise each other.
32. Remember to be friends first, no matter what.
33. Are there tears? Wrap your arms around your lover and just be silent.
34. Make it clear that your relationship comes first.
35. Plan on “alone time” with no friends, no kids, etc.
36. Ask for your lover’s advice.
37. Make a list of the things you love about your partner.
38. Tempted to cheat? Think about what you would lose!
39. Don’t be ashamed to ask for counseling if you need it. Your relationship is worth it!
40. Turn off the cell phone when you go out on dates.
41. Talk about religion together, and explore what you both believe.
42. Get to know your partner’s friends.
43. From time to time, just sit down and watch your partner move.
44. Don’t get stuck in a pattern. Keep things fresh and new.
45. Say you’re sorry when it’s your fault.
46. Make the conscious decision to work through any problems.
47. Don’t do anything to destroy the trust in your relationship.
48. Be completely honest about everything.
49. Give your full support to your partner.
50. Open communication is vital – tell your partner everything!
51. Listen to what your lover has to say.
52. When things get rough, have faith that they will get better.
53. Be open to experimentation in bed.
54. Be prepared to forgive when something difficult happens.
55. Get to know your partner’s family.
56. Climb into the shower together and play in the water!
57. Put each other first.
58. Recognize that sometimes, space is a good thing.
59. Remember to say “I’m proud of you.”
60. On your anniversary, have new pictures made of the two of you.
61. Write a romantic story and send it via email when it is least expected.
62. If you are uncertain about something, ask. Don’t let suspicions build.
63. Go to bed together every night.
64. Enhance the little mysteries – for example, take a bath with the door closed.
65. Turn off the television and play a board game instead.
66. Learn how to argue constructively.
67. Go for a long walk and talk about your lives.
68. Never say something you might regret.
69. Remember: Little white lies can turn into big lies, so don’t start down that road.
70. Disagreeing is okay – but try not to fight about it.
71. When you make love, truly pay attention to your lover.
72. Revel in the physical changes of your bodies as you grow older.
73. If you are married, renew your vows.
74. Share sexual fantasies with each other.
75. Too busy to share time together? Make appointments with each other.
76. Take a couple’s cruise and don’t call home while you’re gone!
77. Keep your shared dreams in mind.
78. If you are having money problems, seek financial counseling to help.
79. Write a sweet love song for the one you adore.
80. When trouble comes calling, present a united front.
81. Take an impromptu overnight trip together.
82. Find new sexual tricks to keep the passion alive.
83. Don’t let someone else’s drama invade your life. Keep things as calm as possible.
84. Let your partner in on your most private thoughts.
85. Go back to the thrill of your first date.
86. Take a good, hard look at your previous relationships. Why didn’t they work out? Resolve to make changes this time around.
87. Find a sense of balance between your work life and your home life.
88. Take ten minutes every day to simply talk to each other with no distractions.
89. Send flirty text messages to your lover’s phone.
90. Don’t let a friend poison your attitude toward your partner.
91. Every now and then, stay in bed all day and make love until you are too tired to continue.
92. When you do argue, never threaten to end the relationship.
93. Mark the little victories with private celebrations!
94. Embrace little “inside jokes” that pull you closer to each other.
95. Try out something new together.
96. Do something fun and silly, just because you can.
97. If you are a religious couple, make a point of praying together.
98. Take the time to remember why you fell in love in the first place.
99. Plan a secluded vacation for the two of you.
100. Tell your partner how happy you are – and if you aren’t happy, talk about ways to make it right.
101. Learn to say “I love you” without saying a word.
