There are very few couples who haven’t experienced the gradual fading of love from their hearts, even after having once shared a loving, romantic, and marital life. Life’s busyness, family responsibilities, workplace struggles, and financial pressures all contribute to the slow erosion of love in a marriage. Although couples may be known as married in society, the love between them fades quietly from their hearts as they go through the motions of their lives. So what is the way to reclaim the love that has been lost?
1. Say ‘I Love You’: Have you ever said ‘I love you’ to your partner? Most people think this phrase is only relevant during the early days of romance or the beginning of marriage. However even after many years of marriage, couples should try to say ‘I love you’ to each other at least once a day. It is no longer enough to simply say ‘I love you’ – couples must now prove it. So, don’t hesitate. Start saying ‘I love you’ today. You may not have said it before, but it is never too late to begin. Saying it daily can help clear up misunderstandings and reintroduce a new wave of love into your relationship.
2. Take a Trip Together:  Once a week or once a month, take a trip together. It doesn’t have to be a lavish vacation; even a small trip can strengthen your bond. Go to a park, watch a movie, or visit the beach. The important part is that the trip is just for the two of you. Such moments allow you to reconnect, open up to each other and clear up any misunderstandings that may have developed.
3. Make Time for Intimacy: Sexual intimacy plays a key role in bonding within a marriage. After a few years some couples start neglecting this aspect of their relationship, often citing the demands of children or a busy life. But this is a misunderstanding. Sexual intimacy is not a transactional activity; it is a way of connecting mentally and physically. Love-filled intimacy strengthens the bond between partners. So make time for intimacy – it is essential to keeping the relationship strong.
4. Speak to Each Other: With Respect Don’t air disagreements or differing opinions in front of children or other family members. Some couples have a problem with speaking disrespectfully to one another in front of others. This should never happen. Speak with respect and kindness. When there are disagreements, try to resolve them privately  with a spirit of cooperation.
5. Give Each Other: Space Everyone needs personal space. A wife has the right to speak with her friends and family and visit them when needed  and the husband too has his own space. This mutual respect for each other’s independence will strengthen the marriage. Giving each other the freedom to grow individually helps maintain balance in the relationship.
6. Discuss Together: When making personal or family decisions, it is important to discuss them together. Joint decisions are more beneficial than unilateral ones. Discussing matters with your partner helps prevent misunderstandings and leads to more positive outcomes. Shared decisions create a sense of shared responsibility and enhance unity.
7. Say ‘Sorry’: No matter how many plans you make or how much effort you put in, there are times when things go wrong. Sometimes we lose control and end up angry, saying harsh words. However when it is time to go to bed you must forget the past. First, say ‘sorry’ for your mistakes. Willingness to apologize is not a trivial matter; it shows that you want to heal the relationship and recognize your own mistakes. Don’t hesitate to forgive when someone sincerely apologizes. Forgiving brings love, and when forgiveness is received, it becomes impossible not to love the partner again.
