You will find more athletic people at the gym than at a singles bar, more re-ligious people at your place of worship than on a cruise. Bring out the best in your partner. Your choices shape your mate's behavior. If you like your mate's athleticism, encourage a gym membership. Do the best things together.
Extraordinary couples make their dreams come true.
A recent study of older couples revealed that a key to their success was continuing to set and meet their goals. Extraordinary couples deepen their friendship and commitment by sharing conversation and activities. They do nice little caring behaviors every day, thank each other frequently, and set time aside to catch up daily. Extraordinary couples use communication and conflict management skills such as making requests instead of complaining. They listen carefully, ask follow-up questions, and try to manage inevitable conflicts.