It’s been said plenty of times but, this advice still bears repeating.

Plenty of times, we get passive aggressive instead of being honest about what we want but doing so encourages resentment and fogs communication lines.

Whether it’s a compliment, a hug or even a simple text message to ask how their day’s been, a small but positive interaction with your partner always helps them feel happier. Wouldn’t it brighten your day too if someone showed that they cared?

Some couples love to travel together, others love trying out new restaurants together. Whichever the case, shared experiences help to strengthen the bonds between couples and let them build memories together.

Beyond the love, sexual intimacy and other perks of being in a relationship, couples who are happy also have a solid friendship. They are each other’s best friend.

Also known as the Michelangelo Effect, couples who are happy in their relationships tend to bring out the best in each other.

Bring out the best in each other by encouraging success and admire their accomplishments.

Whenever an argument happens, ask yourself if it’s really worth winning the argument at the expense of your relationship.

We all have busy schedules but the happiest of couples always find ways to spend time together. Remember that small gestures go a long way and a relationship is a work in progress.

Not every relationship is like a fairy tale and coming to expect the problems that come with a relationship makes it easier to cope when these problems do arise.

That said, always communicate and be honest with one another.

Human beings need to be reminded that they are loved, appreciated and cared for. Once in a while, make it a point to tell your partner how much you care, love and appreciate them. Trust us, it’ll make their day.

As mentioned before, relationships are a work in progress. Just like any relationship, it takes two to clap and with efforts by both parties to sustain and maintain a loving bond, there’s hardly any reason that your relationship could go south.