Everyone deserves respect, especially when it comes to your significant other. Here are 8 tips on how you can show your spouse more  respect. Know what makes your spouse feel respected For a marriage to thrive, respect is needed. Both parties must show respect to one another. Sometimes, when spouses get too comfortable, a line can be crossed. It is important that you understand what respect means to your loved ones and how to uphold it.   Communicate Respect is different for everyone. Find out what your partner defines as respect and be sure to use their definition when communicating with them. Be sure to tell your partner what you…

We all need to feel like we are in a trusting marriage. Here are six ways you can show ultimate trust in your partner. Trust your partner’s friends and companions Sometimes, people will say that they trust their partner, but do not trust the people that they are with. What you are actually telling your partner here is that you don’t 100% trust their ability to make decisions for themselves. Show them that you trust them, as well as their friends, otherwise you will lose their trust. Trust your partner with your secrets Everyone has secrets and things that they wish to remain private, but this will have to change…

Trust is vital in marriage, so here are six different exercises to build trust with your spouse. Get to know your partner It is never easy to trust a stranger, and while your partner will not see you as a stranger, they will trust someone more when they know more about them. They need to feel that they can put their life in your hands, and not worry about it. This means finding out as much as possible when it comes to your partner and sharing everything about you with them. Share each other’s past, the beliefs you hold and the principles by which you lead your life. Speak from…

Marriages that go the distance in the entertainment world are few and far between, but one couple who has made their marriage work is Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorethea. The couple, who has been married over 27 years, has stood the test of time in an industry where strong marriages are a rarity. When Bon Jovi sat down with “Entertainment Tonight” for an interview, the subject of his marriage came up. When asked what the “secret” to his strong marriage was, he replied, “I’m just a lucky guy. I got it right the first time. It’s that simple.” He added, “And, I wouldn’t trade it.” We don’t know…

Here are a 12 ways to make marriage fun again: Prioritize your marriage – If you want to have fun in your marriage, you have to make your marriage a priority in your life; above your hobbies, work and even your children. All of us would say that our marriage is a priority, but do we practice what we say we believe? Our marriage should take precedence over every other human relationship and every other activity. My wife knows when I am putting her first and when something else has my greatest attention. Schedule time for fun – We should schedule time to simply enjoy life with our spouse. Everyone…