Love Recipe

In a stable marriage, research shows that there are five times more positive communication than negative ones.

Do you want to get your relationship on the good side of that ratio? Here’s what happy couples do:

1. Show interest in each other’s thoughts and feelings.

2. Share their joy, letting each other know when they are excited or delighted.

3. Show affection like touching each other or doing something thoughtful.

4. Accept and respect each other’s feelings, even when they don’t agree.

5. Listen without being defensive.

6. Express appreciation and display pride in each other.

7. Demonstrate empathy using words and facial expression to show they’re trying to understand.

8. Prove they care by checking in calling to ask how things are going.

9. Joke around by gently teasing, playing and having fun.

Be positive and cherish each other and your marriage will be happier, long lasting.