Marriage is a beautiful union between two people who love each other and want to commit to a life together.
As beautiful as marriage is, however, it’s not always easy to maintain peace and happiness. If you’re married, then you know first-hand just how challenging it can be!
You love your spouse, but you may be wondering what you can do to embrace more happiness. Fortunately, you don’t need to perform an elaborate gesture to show your spouse that you care. In reality, it’s the simple things that go a long way in happy marriages.
Let’s take a look at some small but thoughtful ways to boost your marriage’s happiness.
1. Compliment Your Spouse Often
It seems apparent that you would compliment your spouse, but this gesture often goes overlooked after a while.
If your spouse is wearing a new outfit, tell them it looks nice. Notice the little change they made to their hairstyle. Have they recently completed a challenging project at work? Tell them that they did a great job and that you’re proud of their accomplishments.
These little gestures make your partner feel better, but they also show how much you care and pay attention every day.
2. Express Gratitude
Have you been taking your partner for granted lately? We’re all a little guilty of doing this from time to time, but it’s not too late to start paying more attention.
Thank your spouse when they do specific chores around the house, even if it’s something they always do without complaint. No one is obligated to go out of their way to care for you—not even a spouse. But yours does so anyway, and this deserves gratitude.
3. Make Time for Them
When you live with someone, it’s easy to forgo spending quality together. Just because you live together, though, does not mean that you can stop trying.
You can bring up a funny article that you read recently or suggest that you watch a movie together and discuss it afterward. By doing so, you’re breaking up the mundaneness of typical conversations that revolve around work, kids, or responsibilities.
4. Let Your Spouse Know You’re There for Them
You have your partner’s back no matter what, and they have yours no matter what. This sentiment typically goes without saying. But what if you did say it?
Sometimes, little reminders of support go a long way, especially if your spouse has been feeling stressed out. Remind them that no matter what, you’re there to listen and support them endlessly. This small but sweet gesture is incredibly comforting.
5. Surprise Them with a Small Gift
Who says gifts have to be limited to birthdays or holidays? It’s the thought that counts! And giving your partner a small gift for no reason is an incredibly thoughtful thing to do.
As noted before, it doesn’t have to be extravagant. Flowers, a new book, a gift card to one of their favorite places, and other similar things are small gifts that express thoughtfulness.
6. Say I Love You, and Say It Often!
There are many reasons that two people may get married. Regardless of your specific reasons for marrying, there is one that (hopefully) sticks out above the rest: love!
Tell your partner that you love them, and say it often. It’s one of the easiest ways to remind them that you care and that you’re there for them. Everyone deserves to feel loved, so why not let them know as frequently as possible?
Every couple needs to find their love language, but the above examples are great ways to usher more happiness into your marriage.
Marriage isn’t always easy, and you and your partner are certainly not going to be happy all of the time. However, by remembering the importance of your relationship, you can help maintain peace much more easily. Consider giving a few (or all!) of these gestures a try. You may just find that both you and your partner are much happier because of them!
If you’d like to know more about how to make your marriage happy and long-lasting, please contact me. I offer couples counseling in Colorado.