*Problem:
Some days you might feel closer to your spouse than on other days. Sometimes you are dealing with a stressful major life event such as a move or a death in the family. Your marriage is a constant in the midst of your changing life. Sometimes you might also realize that you miss the closeness you felt when circumstances were
more challenging and then develop a tendency to take each other for granted when your lives are going well.
*Solution:
Even if you had a bad day, try to remember to acknowledge the importance of your relationship. Try to say something kind to your partner before you go to sleep. It is easy to feel that there will be time in the future to show your appreciation, but we all know stories in which understanding and appreciation of someone came too late. Tell your significant other how much he or she means to you-often. If your spouse feels precious and important to you, it is less likely he or she will take you for granted. He or she will almost certainly treat you better. Appreciation goes a long way toward making a house into a home.
