Unlike holiday love stories and Hindi movies, where everything is handled after a disagreement or two, maintaining a thriving marriage takes work. It’s understandable why managing partner issues fall to the bottom of your priority list when you’re dealing with daily obligations and stressed nerves.

Managing the responsibilities of daily life—work, kids, family, friends, neighbors, and your home—can be difficult, and many of us are tired.

It’s easy to put off dealing with your stagnant relationship or deteriorating intimacy issues, especially during trying times. But you can use these tips to steer your troubled marriage out of the stormy seas.

Habit of taking a 3-day weekend

Couples in marriage need time apart from each other just like any other arrangement. Even if you don’t want to end your union, the time apart enables you to focus on your needs as separate people. A breakup gives you time to consider how you can strengthen your relationship and yourself, and makes you long for each other.

Express gratitude

Another important component of a strong relationship is gratitude. This is because expressing gratitude for what your partner has accomplished or is currently working on serves as a constant reminder of your support for them. You might want to thank each other in writing or verbally before you both go to bed.

Let go of the self-centered mindset

When you get married, you should not forget that you are doing everything together, including solving problems. Consequently, when problems arise, you may want to start the conversation with the pronoun “we.”

This pronoun serves as a reminder that the problem was caused by the two of you and can be fixed through your cooperative efforts. Using the pronoun “I” can make things worse because it implies that everyone is responsible for what happened.