Develop a Better and Healthier Marriage - 33 Ways to Grow Closer Together

From ReadersDigest.com -- "All couples get married expecting that their relationship will remain as warm, loving, and intimate as it was on their wedding day. And for many couples, it does. There's no secret and no luck involved: These couples have simply learned to devote time and attention to their marriage. Not just sometimes, but every day.

The fact is, like a garden, you must attend to love. While the sun and rain will do their part to make a garden bloom, you still have to pull the weeds, fertilize, and provide tender loving care. The good news is that in any relationship, particularly an intimate one, taking small, simple steps can bring big results.

So check out the tips below. Most fall in the category of what we like to call "random acts of romance." You're sure to find more than a few ways to keep your love alive, vital, and evergreen, no matter how long you've been brushing your teeth side by side."

Here are 10 of the 33 tips. For complete details on all 33 ways to grow closer together, go to ReadersDigest.com:

1. Say thank you at least once a day.
2. Deliver on your promises.
3. Develop a common interest.
4. Rekindle your spirituality.
5. Treat your spouse with respect and admiration in public.
6. Schedule time for lovemaking.
7. Make sure your bedroom is a sanctuary.
8. Pursue your own interests.
9. Take a weekend getaway.
10. Always put your marriage first, even if you have a houseful of kids.

Again, to find out what the other 23 tips are as well as descriptions of each one, go to this page on ReadersDigest.com.

Make it a great day!