5 Minutes to a Better Marriage Cuddle at the most important time of the day. Most couples fit their cuddles in at the end of the day, but cuddling in the morning is even more rewarding. Why? The physical contact will keep you feeling close to each other all day. So go ahead and set the alarm five minutes early, then snuggle. You can talk, but you don’t have to. The most important part is that you’re holding each other. It’ll help you both start the day feeling loved, and you’ll feel that way all day long. Ask each other one simple question before you head out the door. For example… Anything special going on today? Talking about the daily details of our lives is just as important to couples as sharing hopes, dreams and fears with each other.  The nitty-gritty details determine a lot of how we act and feel on any given day, so asking about them is a great way to build understanding. Then, when you’re together again at the end of the day, ask how that special something—that meeting, phone call to an important client or lunch with a friend went. The results? You’ll feel connected. Share what you like about each other. If there’s something you appreciate about your spouse, from parenting skills to the way he/she painted the house last month, speak up! Sprinkling five minutes of praise throughout each other’s day is so important for couples.  If you start, you’ll enjoy the same treatment from your partner. How does praise work? It reminds people that their spouse loves them. And knowing they’re loved "makes people more willing to iron out differences". Do small kindnesses for each other. The good we do for our partner tends to come back to us. When you’re thoughtful to someone, they’re inclined to be thoughtful in return. Those acts of kindness make for a loving feeling between two people. So pick up each other’s favorite dessert or clip articles you think your spouse might like. You’ll find, that the amount of love those small kindnesses will bring you is without limit. The more five-minute connections you’re able to make, the better. Why? Because the more good connections you make the richer your relationship will be. But even just one five-minute connection a day can make for a happier marriage. So go ahead and spend five minutes on building a great marriage 10 THINGS HAPPY COUPLES DO 1. Go to bed together...Going to bed at the same time shows that you want to experience the closeness that can only be found in bed.  Even if you are one of those late nighters take the time to snuggle.  2. Have shared interests...Sharing your interests & ideas with life partner is one of the activities of happy Couples. 3. Hold hands...Holding hands shows that you are still in love. 4. Focus on the positive... Remaining positive is one of the important secrets of happy married couples.. Everyone has something that they dislike about their spouse.  But couples that are happy focus more on the positive things about their spouse than the negative. 5. Forgive... One of the hardest things to do is to forgive. Don't bring up past mistakes. Once the misdeed is forgiven it is also forgotten. 6. Say I love you... "I love you," is a very important sentence for happy married couples . When you say the words you are reminding your spouse of the love that you feel. 7. Communicate... Commmunicate to stay connected with spouse.  Couples who can talk to each other stay together. Being able to communicate means that you can share the good things and discuss problems without getting angry. 8. Compromise... Sometimes you will disagree and that's when compromising comes into play. If both spouses learn to give then both will be happy. 9. Share affection... Giving affection through hugs, kisses, and touching, is important. It creates a bond and keeps the romantic feelings alive. 10. Show respect... Mutual respect means that consideration is taken for the others feelings. Try incorporating some of these ideas into your own marriage. You'll most likely get amazing results .