ITT Nov/ Dec 2015 | Page 19

Most couples remember the day you first met, and the day you got married, and even when you had your first child. As time goes along your marriage seems to become trapped by children, job, people, places, and things that we become complacent in our marriage relationship. No time for romance, soon date night becomes obsolete. After a while your relationship begins to suffer from predictability because everything, becomes the same routine, you stop caring about your appearance, even though you know that you are way over weight and your health may be in jeopardy, what people thought was a great relationship begins to go downhill. All marriage relationships need and must have direct connection in order for life to remain in the marriage, anything sitting idle for too long will die due to lack of activity. Marriage is like your body the more you use your muscles, they will remain strong over time and will allow you grow old gracefully. The same goes for marriage. The more you invest, the stronger the relationship becomes. That strength comes from each other focusing on the need to feed their marital relationship. The reason most young adults do not want to get married is because they see far too much of a lack of passion, and couples not showing they are still in Love. 5 things that keep you in love over time 1. Have romance time - Take time to buy your mate something that makes them feel good and attractive to you. 2. Infuse your relationship by saying I Love You often and share a kiss in the morning. 3. Be attentive to your spouse, don’t just assume he or she is happy because you are together. 4. Reconnect at the end of the day so, you are able to help each other recharge by listening, to each other and encouraging each other. 5. Date one another as often as possible, you will be surprised how fun it is.