{"id":211,"date":"2016-01-22T06:03:25","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T06:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blsandbox1.wpengine.com\/?p=211"},"modified":"2019-08-07T16:39:31","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T22:39:31","slug":"6-must-do-ideas-to-improve-your-marriage-in-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestartherapy.com\/6-must-do-ideas-to-improve-your-marriage-in-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"6 \u201cMust Do\u201d Ideas to Improve Your Marriage in the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
A New Year is here and, with the fresh start, many people have set their personal goals and resolutions for\u00a0the year. We all have areas in our lives we\u2019d like to improve, things we\u2019d like to accomplish, and a bucket list of places to see. But what about your relationship with your spouse?<\/p>\n
We all have hectic lives and finding time to reconnect with your spouse may not always be on your mind. This year, take some time to set goals to reconnect and improve your relationship with your spouse. Through setting goals with your spouse, you not only hold each other accountable for reaching your relationship goals, but can rekindle the romance, learn new things about each other, and enjoy a happier life together.<\/p>\n
To help get you started, here are 6 relationship goals to start with your spouse in the New Year: Some fun ideas: grab your binoculars and go birdwatching, check out an improv show, wander a bookstore,\u00a0explore local attractions<\/a>\u00a0as if your tourists, or pull out your favorite childhood game for a night of laughs.<\/p>\n 2. Improve conflict resolution.<\/strong>\u00a0Even in the most healthy marriages, arguments and little disagreements arise. Set a goal this year to learn better\u00a0strategies for open communication<\/a>\u00a0and how to settle conflict more peacefully.<\/p>\n A few tips to start applying today, take some time to cool off. In the heat of the moment, you\u2019re more likely to say something you\u2019ll regret later. Instead step away from the fight and allow yourself to let your anger dissipate so both you and your spouse can come back to the situation with cooler heads and ready to compromise.<\/p>\n
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\n1. Spend more time together.<\/strong>\u00a0Between running the kids around, your job (and the commute), and other daily interruptions, spending time with your spouse can get pushed aside and, in time, makes you forget those special little moments together. Reconnect with your spouse this year by setting aside time each day to spend quality time together; making it a daily ritual. Plan a date night, at least twice a month, with your spouse to give yourself some time to connect and enjoy each other\u2019s company.<\/p>\n