How often we let life pass by without really living.

Since your spouse is the person you'll spend the rest of your life with, it makes sense to invest in your marriage now.

Commit today to spend more one-on-one time with your spouse—you won't regret it

Celebrate a monthly anniversary. Each month on the same date you were married, —can do a lot to keep the flame burning. You're not likely to forget the reason you got married when you're both celebrating it monthly.

Attend a marriage/couples' retreat. usually on weekends, these retreats often include inspirational speakers, beautiful scenery, good food, activities, and plenty of time to be alone with your spouse.

Give the gift of time. A gift of time speaks volumes and can do a lot to strengthen your marriage.

Attend a wedding together. As you attend the wedding with your spouse, discreetly exchange your rings and silently renew your vows together while holding hands as the bride and groom say their vows. It's a great reminder of the marriage covenant and of all the reasons you got married in the first place.

Pull the plug. Talk about your goals, dreams, and desires. Plan a future getaway. Spend some time talking about what you appreciate about each other.

Walk the block. The evening walks not only are invigorating but also allow for good, private conversations.

Schedule a mandatory weekend getaway. Each year, make it a tradition to get away for a weekend alone with your spouse. Schedule a specific weekend just for the two of you, and don't change it for any other event.

Read to one another. Book discussions have ignited many new adventures for us as well as constructive changes in our marriage that we are so thankful for.

Take advantage of small moments. Don't overlook those small blocks of time that you can spend with your spouse. These small snatches of time really do add up to a closer, more intimate relationship.

Share memories. If possible, return to your childhood towns—if not physically, then mentally. Talk about the streets you walked, the homes you lived in, the schools you attended, the playgrounds you played at, the friends you had, and so on.

Create a romantic space. Make your bedroom "off limits" to kids' stuff. Place scented candles and flowers throughout the room, and leave each other love notes under the pillows or sheets.

Plan a sunrise picnic.

Arrange a midweek dinner for two.Along with your spouse, prepare a romantic dinner for the two of you. Listen to classical music, dim the lights, and light the candles. It's so relaxing to have a quiet, uninterrupted meal—especially in the middle of a hectic workweek.

Pre-plan dates. Buy season tickets to your spouse's favorite sporting event, symphony, or theatre. This ensures many pre-packaged dates where the two of you are together, and since neither will want the tickets to go to waste, these dates aren't easily cancelled.

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