Tips and ideas that'll hold your relationship together for as long as imaginable.

Couples who have stuck together for long often do so with special tweaks to their relationship/marriage.

Apart from all the relationship ideas everyone already knows - love, trust, communication, etc - happy, long-term couples have little tricks up their sleeves to make their relationship special and operate more smoothly.

1. Never plan without the other

It does not make sense to make plans that involve your boo without first consulting him or her.

You don’t want to make plans on a prediction that’d turn out untrue and put them in an unfavorable position of either cancelling an earlier plan just to go with your insensitive plan; or to refuse to partake in it and look like an unappreciative partner.

In any case, it’s always better to avoid these scenarios.

2. Let the past be the past

No one loves to be reminded of past errors for which they have been made to feel bad already, and for which they already apologized.

If it’s gone, leave it there in the past. There’s no point dredging past occurrences to fill present issues with more negative energy.

3. Afternoon sex

Especially with kids in the picture and all the tiring, exhausting duties you’d need to keep a watch on them.

Your sex life will need a lot on creative improvisation if the spark is to remain alive, and quick afternoon sex here symbolizes that.

4. Scheduling sex

At some point, this may become the only real option you have to keep that part of the marriage on point.

And you absolutely should.

5. Don’t watch shared shows alone

Just don’t do it, no matter how tempting.

It may be difficult to find a show that you both love. So when you find one, make sure to use every single episode as a bonding tool with the love of your life.

In essence, treasure and make the best of every moment you share with your spouse. It really does get to a stage where there wouldn’t be much of it except by deliberate effort.

6. Get away

A little weekend getaway every now and then does not hurt. What’s brilliant about this is that you do not even need to go too far. All you need is just an avenue away from the kids, your job, the non-stop grinding and all that.

 Go someplace and enjoy your boo’s uninterrupted presence and company for two days... or more!

7. Communication

Don't ever underrate the power of communication. In every relationship being able to express yourself is key as the relationship depends solely on that.

Try these out and get required results.