20 Ways to Make Your Marriage Stronger

You want to be with the love of your life forever, and he with you, so always make your marriage a top priority (as in every day!). Here are some easy and fun ways to keep improving an already awesome partnership. Even if you're not married yet, you can start practicing these tips to enjoy your relationship even more throughout the wedding-planning process.


Grooms and husbands, hold onto this list as well -- these rules apply to you, too!

1. Eat Healthfully

2. Make Time For Exercise

3. Talk About Your Early Days Of Dating

4. Bond With Each Other’s Friends

5. Give Your Spouse Alone Time With Their Pals, Too

6. Bond With Each Other’s Families

7. Touch As Often As Possible

8. Drop Your Old Issues

9. Fight Fairly

10. Cook Together

11. Have A Sense Of Humor

12. Know When To Listen (Without Offering Advice)

13. Carve Out Quiet Time

14. Be Financially Responsible

15. Speak Well Of Each Other

16. Be Playful

17. Don’t Stall On Each Other’s Requests

18. Accept That You'll Both Have Bratty Moments

19. Divvy Up Chores

20. Ask Your Spouse, "What Do You Need More Of?"