100 Things You Can Do Right Now To Make Your Marriage Rock

• Posted on 14th April 2014
• in Advice, The Relationships
• by Erica

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The other day a good friend of mine told me about challenge, 100 Happy Days where you post a photo of 1 thing that makes you happy everyday for 100 days.  I thought about the challenge and wanted to make a challenge for my readers and myself in an effort to make my relationship rock.

Is your marriage incredible?  Whether it is a rocky road or absolutely rockin’ there are little things you can do right now to turn it from average to awesome.  I challenge you to do one of these things everyday for your partner and also add to the list by commenting in the section below, tell me what you’ve done to make your marriage rock.  I’ll add your suggestions to this list and keep it updated for everyone to read.

100 Ways To Improve Your Marriage

( and Make It Rock )

1. Write them a letter (or a blog like this)
2. Hide a secret notes for them to find
3. Make them their favorite meal or dessert
4. Send them a text message during work - just because
5. Call them right now and tell them you appreciate them
6. Plan a date night - and go on it!
7. Make it a point to compliment them
8. Learn to accept their compliments
9. Tell them you love them (everyday, even if you’re mad)
10. Kiss them hello, goodbye and goodnight
11. Kiss them in front of your kids
12. Kiss them just because - no reason needed!
13. Kiss them like you mean it, you know those passionate, knock you off your feet, take your breath away kisses
14. Make it a point to eat dinner together most of the nights of the week (or at least one meal a day)
15. Go to bed at the same time, if you’re not tired read a book
16. Enjoy pillow talk, even if it is just for a few minutes
17. Never go to bed angry
18. Share a song - dedicate it to them
19. Post the video to that song on their Facebook wall
20. Offer to give them a massage or get a couples massage
21. Talk about their dreams, desires, goals and wants
22. Plan a dream vacation together, make a jar for “vacation funds”
23. Make sure they know they are your best friend (tell them if you have to!)
24. Don’t nag
25. Make an effort to change one habit they don’t like
26. Choose not to be annoyed by their annoying habit
27. Tickle each other
28. Wrestle naked
29. Start a pillow fight
30. Laugh together
31. Dream together
32. Be affectionate towards each other
33. Reminisce about your favorite memories
34. Dance with them, for no reason at all
35. Hold their hand in public
36. Share a night in, without distractions
37. Make sex a priority
38. Initiate sex, don’t wait. Let each other know you love them & are interested in them.
39. Post an inspirational love quote on your fridge
40. Develop a hobby or a common interest you both can share
41. Show interest in their passions
42. Pray together
43. Take photos together
44. Hang a photo of the both of you in your space
45. Pick your battles, not everything is a fight
46. Make an effort to look your best for them
47. Surprise them with a gift (doesn’t have to be expensive!)
48. Wash, vacuum and fill up the car (without them knowing or asking)
49. Engage in meaningful communication
50. Let each other sleep in
51. Plan your budget together
52. Get out of debt (and stay out of it)
53. Forgive quickly
54. Love unconditionally
55. Be honest, but not hurtful
56. Argue fairly, don’t accuse
57. Apologize when you are wrong
58. Think before you speak, especially when you are angry
59. Stop, and just listen
60. Be kind
61. Tell them they are sexy, especially when they don’t feel it
62. Surprise them with breakfast in bed
63. Give at least 4 hugs a day (and 12 for growth according to this article)
64. Allow them to enjoy a night out with their friends
65. Sit next to them at dinner, not across, next to
66. Exercise together - a walk, hike, bike ride
67. Thank them (for doing things for you and thank them just because)
68. Be present in the moment - put away distractions when you are with them
69. Share secrets
70. Tell them something they don’t know about you
71. Encourage them
72. Support their dreams, support each other
73. Look them in the eye when they are talking to you
74. Look them in the eyes when you are in bed together
75. Look them in the eyes when you are intimate and when you orgasm
76. Snuggle, just because
77. Allow them time alone (to enjoy a bath or watch the game)
78. Enjoy your time together
79. Do each others chores (without being asked)
80. Bring her flowers, or bring him coffee (or something else that’s a favorite of theirs)
81. Exchange romantic coupons
82. Talk positively about your spouse to others
83. Make it a point not to criticize them (and never in front of others!)
84. Wear something they love to see you in
85. Be loyal to each other, even in your thoughts
86. Realize you are a team
87. Maintain a united front, “You and Me against the world” attitude
88. Make decisions together, especially the big ones
89. Improve yourself, become the partner you want to have
90. Don’t forget to be spontaneous!
91. Create something together - a piece of art, a garden, plant a tree
92. Surround yourself with couples who are happily married
93. Make them feel needed (without being needy)
94. Greet them when they come home. Let them know you missed them.  Kiss them hello.
95. Read a passage of a book, or a romantic poem
96. Make your sacred space (your bedroom) comfortable, inviting and romantic - keep the kids out (even its just 1 night)
97. Share a secret signal that only you two “get”
98. Never let them feel that they are second place
99. Trust each other
100. Know that even when they aren’t at their best, they still rock.

Help other couples like your self! Tell us in the comments below what little things you’ve done to improve your marriage and made it rock?

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