Partners shouldn't live in each other's pockets and we all need to keep some part of ourselves separate and private, but intimacy is what brings people together. You can only be intimate with someone you truly know. Remind yourself and your partner what attracted you to them, and the way you felt in the early days of your relationship. Do something every day for your partner, and thank them out loud when they please you. Set aside 10 minutes each day to talk about your day, or clear the air about something that has upset or hurt you.
Relationships go stale because it all becomes so predictable.
Here are six tips to protect your marriage. It could be when the honeymoon is over, when baby makes three or when you feel age is creeping up. When you know your marriage could be under pressure, take care. If Valentine's Day, your birthday or your anniversary, really matters to you say so, and tell your partner what you'd like to do to celebrate. If you're feeling sad or angry, happy or sexy - say so.