10 tips on how to have an everlasting relationship

Is marriage the beginning of happiness and love ever after, or the end? Well, it can be either one, or both. So, if you want to be smiling sweetly always, perhaps these 10 tips will just do the trick

1. Do something very trivial yet very special to your partner. Remember, it has to be very trivial because the smaller the gesture, the greater the meaning. It will magnify your sensitivity.

2. Give your partner a foot massage. This is a luxury and sheer enjoyment, especially for the receiver. If you are the receiver, return the favour.

3. Watch TV together in a warmly lit room. Hold hands and snuggle up. Do this once a week.

4. Dress up for each other, whenever you go out. Ask for your partner’s opinion to show you care about how he/she feels and he/she is the reason you want to look good.

5. Act silly. Whenever you have the chance, make your partner laugh. It will brighten and lighten up your partner’s mood and yours too!

6. Be a Samaritan. Jointly. Do a good deed together. You will feel so different when you know you have the ability to make a difference in someone’s life, especially when it’s a dual effort.

7. Play with your kid, together. This is a good bonding time for the entire family.

8. Sing. Not necessarily songs, but songs of praises of your partner. Do it as often as you can, with all the sincerity you have.

9. Crown your partner. Make your partner feel like a King or Queen, for a day. Specify one day in a month when you will crown your partner with the highest honour. Take turns doing so. It does feel heavenly to be on top of the world…

10. Support. This is very, very critical. A husband and wife should give each other support at all times, especially when the world seems to be unfriendly, or worse - attacking. To gain the support of your spouse at such trying moments could be the only source of energy and the sole link for your sanity.

Ultimately, what makes a marriage gel with eternal bliss and joy is the love you have for each other. Make your love known to your partner, and be willing to spend time with and for him/her.