Show Fondness and Admiration

Sometimes it is easier to criticize and find fault, rather than recognize positive qualities about the special person in your life. Expressing fondness, encouragement, admiration, and appreciation toward each other – often in small and unexpected ways – goes a long way in maintaining strong c5-to-1ouple relationships.

Good relationships are more easily maintained when there are five positive interactions for every one negative interaction. This 5:1 ratio helps keep a relationship out of trouble over time.

To learn more about making your relationship stronger, check out the KSRE resource CoupleTALK: Enhancing Your Relationships.

By:  Nora Rhoades