Healthy relationships

7 ways you can improve your relationship

Keep your relationship ticking with these easy, expert-approved tips.

Jan, 2026
LearnRelationship health7 ways you can improve your relationship
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Understand your partner’s love language
Don’t swear off old-school love letters
Plan something relaxing
Power down your smartphone
Try reliving a past date
Make time for yourself—and encourage your spouse to do the same
Never underestimate the power of couples counseling

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Whether you’re a newlywed or celebrating your 50th anniversary, a healthy relationship takes time and work (in a good way, of course!).

The most important thing you can do is learn to understand your partner, but little things like disconnecting from technology and reliving a past date can spice up your love life, too.

And while it’s easy to get wrapped up in your busy schedules, a few simple gestures can strengthen your bond and keep your romance alive. Here are eight ways to show your spouse you care.

Find out how relationships can affect your health (and longevity) from Dan Buettner's Blue Zones, or the areas in the world with the most people over age 100.

Written byOlivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed byAnn Wendling, MD, MPH.October, 2023

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