5 Ways To Make Your Married Life More Satisfied

Looking to increase your marital satisfaction but unsure of where to start? Follow these 5 tips to start seeing improvements!

* Decide to “Do & Be Better”

Everything we want in life begins with a decision to achieve a goal or go after something we want. The same is true when enhancing your relationship. It begins with a decision to let go of some of your past behaviors, thoughts, and attitudes if you want a thriving marriage. For some couples, sitting down and having an honest conversation about what is or isn’t working helps get the ball rolling. Sometimes it involves working with a marriage counselor to understand where some of the dissatisfaction comes from in the relationship.

* Make a Schedule

You wouldn’t forget to feed your children, walk your dog, or go to work every Monday, so why treat something as important as your relationship any differently? Relationships work best when each individual takes time every day to check in, connect, and communicate with one another. I am not just talking about the “Business of the Day” talk you and your partner engage in.

* Seek first to understand, then to be understood

This one is huge! You and your partner might almost have to re-learn how to speak to one another, in fact, it is usually a must in most relationships. I can’t tell you the countless times couples come to my office with the same type of conflict pattern. The reason is they simply don’t know how to do anything different.

* Stop “Keeping Up With the Joneses”

You can never know what your neighbors, friends, or even family members are going through behind closed doors. This is especially true for social media. Social media is a highlight reel for people and infrequently shows what’s really going on. Don’t waste time comparing your relationship to others on your Facebook or Instagram feed or you’ll find yourself wholly disappointed with your relationship.

* Give Thanks

Showing appreciation is the number one way you can instantly improve your marriage and increase your satisfaction in your relationship. When you begin to focus your attention on the things you’re thankful for in your spouse or partner, you’ll find that those things begin to magnify.