Recognize that every family shows love differently; your mate’s love is not bad, but perhaps just different.
Never hit your mate below the belt with words or actions, regardless of how hurt and angry you are.
Decide during a fight whether you want to be right or want to solve the problem; these are clearly different goals. Remember that you chose your mate for who they are; don’t try to turn them into your clone.
Practice being a little dumber, blinder, and deafer in conflicts; the results are usually so much better.
Never make giving to your mate a “have to”; always make it a “want to.” It shows love most honestly. Usually, it’s best to give your partner all you have willingly, and you will get back much more in return than you give.
Remember, there is a big difference between honesty and cruelty.
Know that if the grass seems much greener on the other side of the fence, the possibility is that your neighbors take better care of it.
Love your mate for who they are rather than who you wish them to be; no matter what you think, that’s who you chose.
Always maintain a physical relationship and openly discuss your needs, wishes, and desires.
Don’t ignore the problems in your relationship; they don’t go away, and most of the time they just grow bigger and more difficult.