FIVE Ways to Strenghten Your Relationship

If you're lucky enough to be in a good relationship, I'd advise you to make an effort to keep it that way. People write me every day expressing the fact the the thrill is damn near, or totally ... gone.

Maintaining a relationship requires work, just like anything else in this dear world of ours that is worth having. Start neglecting your mate, and you can bet your last money, honey, somebody else will be ready, willing able to excel in the areas that you may lack.

People crave attention, and want to feel loved. That being said, what can you do to make your bad thing good, or your good thing better? Communicate. There aren't any perfect relationships, but there are relationships where both parties are working together to keep things together.

60 Second Phone Call
If you're thinking about your sweetheart throughout the day, call them and let them know. A simple 60 second phone call can brighten an 8 hour day, plus, it won't cost you one red cent. Not only that, calling your sweetie daily helps create a pleasant history.

Overnight Get-A-Way
Contact a local romantic pool suite and surprise your boo with an overnight stay. The Sybaris Pool Suites were voted "The Best Romantic Getaway in the US" by the International Hospitality Rating Bureau, and I couldn't agree more. If there aren't any romantic pool suites in your area, contact a nice hotel or bed and breakfast and get away overnight from time to time. Your relationship deserves it.

Send Red Roses
Red Roses are, and always will be a symbol of romantic love. Send your Man or your Woman a dozen (or two dozen) roses to their job, or have them delivered to the home. Many people will say "oh, don't bother. I don't want roses." Deep inside, who won't be flattered by red roses? Surprise them. They'll (and you'll ) be glad you did.

Certified (Love) Letter
When we receive a certified letter from the post office, we know that we've received somthing important. Well, isn't your mate important to you? Write a brief love letter, or, simply write the words I Love You on parchment paper. Sign your name and send it to your mate via certified (signature required) mail. Watch her/his eyes light up like the stars in a midnight sky!

Touch Me; Tease Me
Touch. Hug. Caress. Massage. Kiss. Cuddle. It has been said that one hug a day may extend your life. Did you read that correctly? Yes. If a hug per day might extend your life, it may also extend and increase the loving feelings shared in a relationship.

Don't be afraid to be affectionate. Your sweetie should be your life partner, meaning, the person you plan to spend the rest of your life with. Get to know him or her in the most intimate and spiritual ways possible. With a little creativity, and a lot of love, we really can "make it last forever."