The 10 Most Important Things Happy Couples Do Daily

Do MORE of this and LESS of that.

It has always confused me that we are taught the least about a part of our life that matters the most.

The quality of the relationships we choose for ourselves can influence every other area of life. An unhealthy and tense marriage can impact performance at work, it can cause mental and physical health issues, it can build depression, resentment, and discontent.

Conversely, a healthy and thriving relationship helps us to feel connected, fulfilled, driven, inspired, and happy.

Yet, something so important in our lives is often left up to chance.

“Just be yourself, the right person will come along.”

“When you know, you know.”

We’re given passive — and frankly useless advice that doesn’t give us any real knowledge or skills when it comes to building or maintaining relationships.

“James, skills?! Shouldn’t love just be natural?”

Herein lies the issue: Love, as an emotion — and as a verb — is baked into our emotional experience, sure.

But, it takes more than just love to build a thriving and happy relationship that lasts in the long run. Don’t take my word for it, though, ask…