Practical Marriage Tips

#3 – Couples that dream together, stay together. Start a Dream Book or Bucket List today.

 

#4 – Kiss your mate sweetly, passionately, tenderly, wildly, unexpectedly, and most of all, frequently.

 

#5 – Remember all those texts and notes you used to write when you first started dating? Keep writing.

 

#6 – The best gift that you can ever give your children is a strong marriage. Prioritize accordingly.

 

#7 – Share authentically with your mate. Swedish Proverb: “Shared joy is doubled, shared sorrow is halved.”

 

#8 – Every marriage goes through seasons. Lean on God during winters. Spring is right around the corner. (Psalm 18:2)

 

#9 – Start a devotional as a couple. The study, prayer, and discussion will build deeper intimacy in your marriage.

 

#10 – Make time for your mate. Set aside minutes every day, hours every week, and days every month.

 

#11 – Cheerfully sacrifice something today for your spouse. It could be time, money, or convenience.

 

#12 – Assume the best about your mate. Always.

 

#13 – Pray with your spouse. Pray earnestly and pray daily. (I Thes 5:17)

 

#14 – Intimacy is built every day through kindness, tenderness, affection, and quality time.

 

#15 – Shared experiences are a key ingredient in marriage. Plan a 5k, a home project, or dance lessons.

 

#16 – Praise your spouse in public. Collaboratively solve problems in private. Above all, be nice. (Eph 4:32)

 

#17 – How is your mate’s heart doing? Ask thoughtful questions, listen intently, and then pray together.

 

#18 – Take a walk with your mate. You’ll get exercise, quality time, and build intimacy all at the same time.

 

#19 – Humans crave touch. Find opportunities to massage, caress, embrace, kiss, scratch, and snuggle your mate.

 

#20 – Pursue the heart of your mate today by listening well. Listen, understand, empathize, then respond. (James 1:19)

 

#21 – Become an expert in your mate and earn a PHD in his or her love language.

 

#22 – Do a chore today that your spouse normally does. And do it with a smile. (Phil 2:3-5)

 

#23 – Hold hands, just like when you were newly-weds.

 

#24 – Flowers, cards, and candy are sold year round, not just on holidays.

 

#25 – Whatever you have done to hurt your mate, you must patiently and prayerfully heal their heart.

 

#26 – Identify your mate’s passion and provide them with constant prayer and encouragement to follow their heart.

 

#27 – Don’t just hug your spouse. Embrace them with warmth, tenderness, and enthusiasm.

 

#28 – Marriage is built on service. Find an opportunity to serve your soulmate today.

 

#29 – Call or text your spouse for no reason at all today.

 

#30 – The eyes are the window to soul. Take a moment to stop and get lost in your partner’s eyes today.

 

#31 – Ask God to reveal a quality of your mate today that you have overlooked.

 

#32 – Find another couple that can serve as mentors in your marriage. Seek wisdom. (Proverbs 11:14)

 

#33 – Stop looking to your mate to meet all of your needs. Your spouse is imperfect. Only God can meet your needs.

 

#34 – Give your mate a massage today and refuse any form of repayment. It’s good to give.

 

#35 – Surprise your spouse today with a thoughtful card, favorite drink, a balloon, a flower, or all of the above!

 

#36 – Music is powerful and soulful. Find a song that expresses your love and share it with your mate. (Isaiah 5:1)

 

#37 – Try and go the entire day without saying anything negative about your spouse. (Eph 4:29)

 

#38 – Pull out an old photo album or school yearbook, cuddle on the couch with your spouse and take a walk down memory lane.

 

#39 – Switch responsibilities with your mate for a day or two so that you can walk a mile in one another’s shoes.

 

#40 – Find out what battles your mate is fighting and then come alongside them with support, encouragement, and prayer.

 

#41 – Be your mate’s biggest fan. Praise and encourage them to reach their full potential today. (Hebrews 10:24)

 

#42 – Plan a screen-free date (no phones, tablets, TVs, or movies) for this week and focus on being a thoughtful listener.

 

#43 – Create a list of 7 ways you are thankful for your spouse. For the next week, leave a note of thankfulness each day for them to find.

#44 – What expectations do you have of your spouse? Let go of those in favor of unconditional love. (I Corinthians 13)

#45 – It’s not so much what you say, it’s HOW you say it. Commit today to improve the TONE you use. (Proverbs 15:1)

#46 – Greet your mate warmly each time you interact. Make them feel special every day.

#47 – “Ask” your spouse out on a date this week. Send an invitation by text, email, or hand-written card.

#48 – God blessed your marriage with differences. Celebrate don’t criticize your mate. (James 1:17)

#49 – Two people can’t “make their point” at the same time. Love your mate by listening. (Proverbs 17:28)

#50 – Every day this week, dedicate a portion of your quiet time to praying for your spouse.

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