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Marriages don\u2019t last and remain healthy on their own. Two people have to stay committed to each other and work at making each other happy for the long run. All of us could use a little help with it now and then, though, so here are five more tips for keeping your marriage healthy and happy.<\/p>\n
Stay Flexible<\/strong><\/p>\n In case you were so excited you missed that whole \u201c\u2018til death do you part\u201d bit during your wedding ceremony, marriage is a long-term commitment. You\u2019re signing up to be with this person for the long haul, but if you\u2019re reading this blog, then you\u2019re at least showing a desire to make that happen. One thing to keep in mind is that the plans you created and norms you established in your 20s won\u2019t necessarily make sense in your 30s, nor will the ones made in your 30s always make sense in your 40s. Careers take unexpected turns. The world changes in unpredictable ways. Our worldview and what we want out of life is always evolving. That means you need to remain flexible in marriage. It\u2019s good to have plans for how you finance your lifestyle, manage chores, raise a family, etc., but don\u2019t try to stick so stringently to your plans that there is no room for updating them.<\/p>\n Stay Intimate and Passionate<\/strong><\/p>\n This means more than just keeping things hot in the bedroom, but yes, you should remain committed to some level of bedroom intimacy throughout your marriage. In addition, though, you should remain generally intimate with each other outside of the bedroom, too. Hold hands, share your feelings and touch and kiss each other regularly. Of course, \u201cregularly\u201d is going to mean something different for every couple. Don\u2019t worry about what regular looks like for other couples, just what it means for you. No one else should define what is \u201cnormal\u201d or \u201chealthy\u201d for you, and things will change as you age, but make sure you figure out what level of intimacy is right for you and stick to it as best you can.<\/p>\n Remain Active<\/strong><\/p>\n All of us slow down as we get older, and that\u2019s OK \u2013 to an extent. You should both be aware of your physical limits as you grow older and not think it\u2019s realistic to be as physically fit and active in your 50s as you were in your 20s. But the two of you should try to stay active in ways that make sense for your personality, hobbies and age. This could be playing tennis or golf, going to a gym, taking nature hikes or just going for walks\/jogs. Even moderate exercise is enough for both of you to feel more energized, connected and attracted to each other and can help prevent heart disease and other serious health threats.<\/p>\n Talk to Your Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes you need someone to talk to other than your spouse, because sometimes you need to talk about <\/em>your spouse. Now, you want to be careful not to go overboard here. If you find yourself badmouthing your spouse to your friends all the time you could begin to resent them, and they\u2019re certain to resent you some if they find out your favorite hobby is speaking ill of them behind their back. If you\u2019re having a big issue, though, it can really help to talk it out with your friends. It\u2019s likely at least one of them has gone through something similar and has some advice on how to handle it. You trust your friends, so don\u2019t be afraid to seek their relationship advice.<\/p>\n