3 Rituals to Maintain the Spark in Your Marriage

The struggles of life — work, kids and marriage itself — can easily stress you out and occupy your mind, making you forget how important it is to constantly remind your spouse how much you love him or her. Your spouse may then fall to the wayside as the hectic struggles cascade into your list of top priorities.

While you might assume your spouse already knows you love him/her, your validation goes a LONG way in. It shows that the spark is still there!

YourTango expert and psychologist, Dr. Stan Tatkin, suggests these three rituals to simply and sweetly show your undying love, while maintaining the spark in your marriage:

1. Say Hello With A Heartfelt Hug And Kiss

Greet each other or say goodbye with a loving hug and kiss. This is a ritual that says, “I love you. You’re important to me, and you come first.” You can actually say, “I love you”, but your actions have already proven that.

For an added touch of security and romance, make the kiss/hug linger a bit. This will leave your spouse wanting more later on if you’re too busy to get intimate right at that moment!

2. Get Steamy And Shower Together 

Not only is this efficient — it saves water AND time — it’s fun, too! Showering together shows that you’re still super attracted to each other and comfortable and trusting enough to do the most personal daily routines together. Plus, who doesn’t love shower sex?

3. Always Wait to Wish Each Other a Good Night 

Even if you’ve had the roughest day, waiting to wish your spouse a good night with a sweet kiss and warm cuddle will easily melt the stress away. With your loving spouse on your mind, you’ll be relaxed enough to drift swiftly to sleep and wake up energized, ready to take on the next day.

What would you add to this list?