Relationship Problem: Not Making Your Relationship a Priority -
If you want to keep your love life going, making your relationship a focal point should not end when you say "I do." Karen Sherman, author of Marriage Magic! Find It, Keep It, and Make It Last says, "Relationships lose their luster. So make yours a priority."
Problem-solving strategies:
* Do the things you used to do when you were first dating: Make gestures of appreciation, compliment each other, contact each other through the day, and show interest in each other.
* Plan date nights. Schedule time together on the calendar just as you would any other important event in your life.
* Respect one another. Say "thank you," and "I appreciate ...." It lets your partner know that he or she matters.
