5 tips for newlyweds looking to have an amazing first year of marriage!
One year ago today I married my best friend and without a doubt, my soul mate! In one year we have had SO many life changing events present themselves to us. Some good, some not so good.... but all are things that have made us grow stronger together as a couple. We have done and seen more amazing things in one year than many people see in a lifetime. The key..... dreaming big and supporting one another through the journey.
Here are 5 tips for newlyweds looking to have an amazing first year of marriage:
Communication is the key: I tell Paul everything and vis versa. Especially my biggest struggles and biggest fears and weaknesses. It is so important that your spouse knows these things so that they have the opportunity to support you when your struggles and fears & weaknesses present themselves.
Make SPECIFIC couple time: Scheduling specific unrestricted couple time together is such an important routine to get in to. Paul and I see each other a lot, but it is the quality time that counts. No work, no kids, just genuine time together to talk about you dreams, ambitions, and goals in life. So pencil it in!
Learn each others love language! REALLY! Check out the 5 love languages by Gary Chapman. I actually didn’t even know what my love language was until I read this book (That will make sense once you read the book). It was such an eye opener not just my personal relationship with Paul, but global relationships (friendships). I believe It is really important to try to see another persons perspective and how they feel.
PDA! You really don’t need to care what anyone else thinks… holding hands, touching, showing affection and a little flirting can get you a long way!
Understand The Principle of proximity. Spend time together. Different than #2! Travel together. Ever wonder why the majority of EMS members seem to be married to other EMS members? Or why actors/actresses who work together seem to end up together…Or why when certain relationships end, the significant other often ends up being with someone whom they are spending a lot of time with…. It’s not necessarily because they are bad people. Read up on the principle of proximity.
Bonus: Share a compliment to each other daily! Just make it a part of your day.
Don’t ever stop dating your wife & don’t ever stop flirting with your husband!