These 4 simple ways to make your relationship work will help anyone going through a rough patch at the moment.
Sadly, many good relationships end when they shouldn't simply because couples don't know what to do when the gloss disappears.
I have been in this position in my life and looking back, I can see that I made stupid mistakes in my early relationships.
Luckily for me, I was able to learn from my mistakes and I am happy to tell you that my happy relationship with my wife is my greatest achievement in life.
What I have learnt over the journey is that there are 4 simple ways to make your relationship work.
Work on these and I am sure that your relationship will be everything that you want it to be.
Let's look at each of these in isolation.
#1 Stop arguing with each other and learn to let things go that are not important.
You could spend your whole life arguing with someone, but for the sake of your relationship, learn to respect each other and talk with each other rather than be embroiled in constant bickering.
It is important when you are in a position where an argument could follow that you learn to say what is on your mind, discuss the issue and move on.
Come to a compromise if necessary but then let it go.
#2 Try to keep the romance and excitement in your relationship by doing the things you used to do when you first met.
It is very easy to fall into a routine and forget about caring and loving each other.
Whatever you do, try not to take each other for granted and do your best to make sure that you remain attractive to each other.
In other words, take pride in your appearance and make sure you tell each other that they look good when the occasion arises.
#3 Love your partner the way they want to be loved.
Everyone is different and each person's wants and needs are different, but essentially everyone needs to be loved.
The key to any successful relationship is where each of the parties understands their partner's needs.
This can be achieved by talking with each other or by understanding and picking up on the way your partner responds to you.
If you can master this part of your relationship, you are well on your way to eternal bliss.
#4 It isn't the be all to end all, but a healthy sex life is important in a strong and happy relationship.
Be understanding of each other's needs and do your best to make sure that your sex life is a healthy one.
There are times in our lives where sex can take a back seat and this is understandable during periods of stress but make sure that this important part of a relationship doesn't fall away to nothing.
It can be very hard to resurrect your relationship when this does occur so try and make sure that you continue to hug and kiss each other regularly.
Never be afraid to get some help if you are having a difficult time in your relationship.
If you find the ways to make your relationship work, your life will improve overnight so do everything in your power to find the right help.