by Leneah Willis

Created on: December 23, 2009   Last Updated: December 24, 2009

Romance needs to always be present in the marriage, no matter how long the two of you have been together. It is the glue that makes the couple keep the bond of marital bliss. Thinking of ways that you and your other can keep your marriage alive might be a hard task, but deep down inside you know what they want. You know their likes and dislikes. So work your way with what you know that they like. But if you can not think of different angles to woo your loved one here are a few platforms to start with.

*NEVER STOP THE AFFECTION

I know that it is hard to do this if you have been married for a longer period of time, but romance starts with a simple touch or kiss. You do not have to lead into anything but keeping the physical connection with your partner is most important. You don't want them waking up one day and consider you nothing more than a friend.

*SURPRISES ARE ALWAYS THE BEST IDEA

Surprise your other with something that you know they have always wanted. Or something you think that they would like to have. It doesn't have to be something that costs a lot of money. The more important thing is that it is from the heart. And this doesn't have to happen all the time.

*ACT LIKE NEWLYWEDS

Remember the reason why they fell in love with you in the first place. They way that you both were in the beginning of your union is the way you should stay till the end of your union. Do not get to comfortable and slack in any way. A marriage is something that requires time and love. You can not just let things go and think that things will remain the same. People grow and as does your marriage you have to take it into the shop from time to time for some repair.

*REMEMBER YOUR VOWS

From the moment you said your vows you made a commitment to honor and cherish that person. Keep that in mind that the person you married is yours and needs to be treated as you would want to be treated. You both should be of one flesh.

*SPICE IT UP

Your sex life should always be fruitful as well. The connection that the both of you share in the bedroom is important. So if either one of you get bored you need to spice it up. Try something different or something fun. Try going to a restaurant separately and try to "pick them up". Or take a blanket to a safe place and just lay there together.

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