Marriage New Years Resolutions

While you are writing out your Goals for the new year, thinking of ways for improving yourself in 2017. -Make some resolutions to improve your marriage.
Here are some ideas to add to your list:

• Set aside time and money to go on a date every month. A 'real' date. Where you have actual plans, get dressed up, and spend quality time together. Phones and Distractions NOT included.

• Make a 'Rule' not to raise your voice to each other. You can still argue and disagree, but make an effort to keep a respectful tone. Don't let simple arguments escalate into fights.

• Love is Service. Go out of your way to do something nice/thoughtful for your spouse once a week. It doesn't have to be big. It could be washing their clothes, or taking the trash down when its their job. Just a little gesture to show your love.

• Do Not Micromanage your Spouse. Learn to separate yourself as individuals. Not everything has to be Your way. Not everything they do has to be like you- because they are not you. 

• Sit down and discuss issues and things that cause you to argue or bother you. Then make realistic goals on how to compromise and improve. If you fight about money- revise your budget and make a plan to stick to it. If you argue about the dishes, make a schedule for who does them. If you argue about the toothpaste tube- get 2. Whatever it is, now is the time to address it in a constructive manner.