Keep each other sweet with these top tips
Image via PixabayThe secrets to a happy marriage have been revealed.
A new survey shows six meaningful conversations, three long walks, and two rows every month are the recipe for a healthy relationship.
One short break away together, plus two longer holidays every year also helps, according to 2,000 married people surveyed by OnePoll in the UK.
The happiest couples claim they have intimate moments five times a week, kiss up to three times a day, and say "I love you" ten times a week.
And just in case you need a few more tips - here are the top 50 to make sure you keep each other sweet!
TOP 50 KEY COMPONENTS OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE
1. Spending quality time together
2. Looking after them when they're sick
3. Feeling you can be completely yourself
4. Letting them pursue their own hobbies and interests
5. Seeing each other at your worst and best
6. Having regular cuddles
7. Being respectful to them in front of others
8. Making regular plans together
9. Being proud of their achievements
10. Being silly with each other
11. Exploring new places together
12. Sharing the same sense of humour
13. Trying new things together
14. Always remembering important occasions
15. Not making decisions for each other without checking in first
16. Having a fair distribution of household chores
17. Showing an interest even when they’re talking about something you don’t understand
18. Forgiving their bad habits
19. Doing things they want to do, even if you don’t enjoy it
20. Saying ‘I love you’ every day
21. Saying 'good morning' and 'good night' each day
22. Listening to the other grumble about work
23. Going on weekends away together
24. Always making them a hot drink when you make one
25. Not going to sleep on an argument
26. Turning a blind eye when the other is grumpy
27. Being prepared to watch TV shows you don't like
28. Being nice to their family / get on with the in-laws
29. Having a good routine
30. Being forgiving if they admit to bumping the car or shrinking your favourite t-shirt
31. Going to some length to make one another laugh
32. Being able to laugh about arguments afterwards
33. Watching a TV series together and trusting the other one not to watch an episode alone
34. Noting when they talk about something they are interested in or want, and treat them with it later
35. Make an effort with their friends
36. Accepting that sometimes you get a better night’s sleep apart
37. Picking your battles
38. Having weird in-jokes
39. Surprising them with gifts
40. Always praising them to other people
41. Being prepared to share your meal when eating out
42. Saying they still look beautiful when they're looking their worst
43. Being comfortable with going to the toilet in front of each other
44. Buying an extra snack or drink even though they said they didn't want it (because you know they will want one when they see yours)
45. Passing wind in front of each other without being grossed out
46. Leaving nice messages for one another
47. One of you being a voice of reason
48. Regularly delivering tea or coffee in bed
49. Playfully insulting each other relentlessly
50. Always taking one another's side even if they’re not right
