Five Simple and Fun Ways to Make a Better Marriage

Marriage is much like a flowering plant. It takes regular care and consideration to make it bloom. Forget to water it often enough and soon you'll find that everything is beyond repair. But the good news is that you care enough to make your marriage better. Here are five things you can do with your spouse to break up the monotony of the week to make a better marriage.

Go Hiking

Whether you pull out the full arsenal of hiking gear and scale a complicated mountainous trail or whether you take a short thirty minute jaunt through a small park nature path, hiking is one of the greatest activities for couples. Being apart from the complications of daily life, having time to communicate, and doing something positive for your bodies all make hiking ideal. If you're not familiar with where to go hiking, check around with your local parks. There are often nature trails as a part of any park system.

Play a Game

Turn off the TV and pull out the board games. Too often couples find themselves enchanted by the weekly lineup and television creates distance. Playing a game brings interaction and laughter to the room. Look for games that create the most dialogue such as Trivial Pursuit. There are also a number of couples-themed games on the market that are often carried at bookstores such as Barnes and Nobles.

Cook Together

Whether you are either top chefs or you've been known to burn water, planning a meal together can be a lot of fun. If you both don't happen to know how to cook well, this might be the time to learn. The teamwork involved in preparing a meal is very important to keeping a marriage alive. Many times married couples find the tasks can be assigned to one party and never shared. This can ultimately create some resentment. Try and share the task every now and then - you might have fun.

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