Share Their Interests
Listen to Advice
It's important to listen to our partner's feelings, without judgment or offering advice. But when you ask for feedback or solutions, listen to what your partner says. You don't have to take their advice, but in their words you might find helpful information about yourself. Be open.
Change a Bad Habit Together
Couples who enjoy each other can also support each other through the hard times. So, if you share a bad habit, resolve this year to end that bad habit together: smoking, overeating, screen addictions. Just be sure you don't treat it like a competition. Think of it more as a mini support group instead.
Give Lots of Compliments
This year, try giving your partner more compliments. Whether it's what she's wearing or how he smells, her dedication at the office or his ways with the kids. Acknowledge something every day.
Cook Together
Everyone has to eat, but cooking shouldn't fall to just one person in the relationship. Cooking together is a great way to try new things, spend time together and invest in each other—with dinner (or brunch) as the result.
Exercise Together
Get your endorphins pumping, reach fitness goals or just spend more time together by resolving to exercise as a couple.
Hang With Other Couples
Even if your time together on your own is limited, it's important for couples to know other couples whose company they enjoy. Finding partnered friends can be hard, so resolve this year to find at least one couple you both like being around. And make plans to meet up at least a few times this year.
