Please," "thank you," and "you're welcome" can go a long way in helping your partner remember that you respect and love him and don't take him for granted.
Studies have shown that dullness can lead to dissatisfaction with a relationship. Trying something new can be as simple as visiting an unfamiliar restaurant or as grand as a backpacking trip through Sri Lanka.
Find a sport or hobby you love (no, watching TV doesn't count) and make it a priority in your relationship.
To have productive arguments, keep these rules in mind: Don't call your spouse names. When things get tough, take a break from the argument. Let the other person finish his/her sentences.
No one likes demands, but everyone can appreciate a compromise. If you want your lover to do something and you're not sure he'll be agreeable.
Being in a relationship means merging; you've not only joined assets but inherited the other's problems. Rather than looking at his problems as merely his own, tackle them together.
Maintain your own friendships and occasionally have a night out without your significant other. Doing things without your partner not only makes you miss him or her
In other words: communicate! Talking out the tough subjects — money, religion, fidelity, raising kids — will not be the most fun you've had, but it'll be valuable.
When everyone gets home at the end of the day, ask 'How was your day?' Let them vent. When they're done, they should know to ask you the same, so you can vent.