HOLD ON TIGHT

In marriage, even though you love your spouse deeply, you will still feel unhappy and alone sometimes. This is normal; it’s not an indicator that something has gone wrong with your marriage. There will also be times when the two of you will have to invest extra energy into one another in order to find your footing again.

Here are a few tips to help you get through.

1. Get To Know Each Other Again

After you’ve been married for several years—or decades—you think you still know one another–but your tastes change over time, and your old favorites aren’t your new favorites anymore.

2. Spend More Time Together

One great way to bring happiness back into your relationship is to make more time for each other— valuable, energized time, not the leftovers after you’re already exhausted.

3. Don’t Be A Victim

When the happiness in a marriage fades, the blame rarely rests on one spouse. When you’re facing an issue in your relationship, take a look at your life and question how you’ve contributed.

4. Focus OnThe Positives

During times like these, it’s important to be deliberate about being positive and cultivating a sense of gratitude for your blessings.

5. Hold On Tight

How you feel in your marriage right now isn’t how your marriage will always feel. The truth is, relationships are ever-changing. When you come out on the other side (and you will!), you will be happier and closer than ever.