Article written by Tess Marshall. Please visit her at The Bold Life.

People often ask my husband and I how we’ve managed to stay together over the years (38). They often ask us for “our secret.”

There is no secret.

For us, building a foundation based on friendship, mutual respect and the enjoyment of each other’s company has allowed good things to happen. Consistently expressing our love for one another through words and actions continues to strengthen our bond.

We know each other’s habits and hopes and likes and dislikes. We believe in each other and are positive and optimistic about our future together.

Don’t get me wrong our relationship isn’t perfect. There is no such thing. We continue to argue and get mad and frustrated with each other. We still struggle for control and want to be right. It’s normal. In spite of these things, we continuously come out on top because of our foundation and tools we put into practice.

You too, can rejuvenate your relationship by incorporating the following methods:

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