Regardless of how long you’ve been with your significant other, it’s always beneficial to dedicate time and attention to growing together. Give these tips a try and see how they help improve and encourage a healthy relationship with your partner.

Admit when you are wrong

We’ve all heard that it’s important to communicate with each other and practice active listening. Yet, one of the hardest things to do when communicating is saying that you were wrong when the other person was right. This takes a level of humility within yourself and with your partner but makes all the difference.

Continue to date

Dating can be exciting and fun. It also doesn’t (and arguably shouldn’t) end even when you’ve committed yourselves to each other. The beauty of dating is taking the time to be with someone and get to know them better. When you’ve been with someone for a while, it may seem that date nights are pointless but they’re quite the opposite. A date can be as simple as exploring a new part of town or playing mini golf.

Do things together and separately

We all know a couple that seems to be attached at the hip. However, having separate hobbies or activities is also important to a relationship. While it may seem that having similar interests and enjoying them together helps support a relationship, pursuing a few things on your own can also help the bond. You’ll be able to share about the experiences with your partner and also engage with others.

Eat a meal together each day

No matter how busy life gets, we all have to eat. Even though you may be rushing through breakfast to get to work and then sitting at your desk while you finish your lunch, it’s important to have dinner (or whichever meal works best with your schedule) with your significant other. Aiming to eat one meal together each day is an ideal way to catch up and discuss each other’s worries and joys.

Talk about your relationship and the relationship you want to create

It’s important to talk about the current status of your relationship but also your goals. When you begin to discuss your ideal relationship with each other, you’ll be able to see what the priorities are and how to work toward achieving them. Consistent check-ins can be helpful for proactively addressing issues while also keeping you on the right track.

Take the time to show your love every day

Think about the things that you do on a daily basis. Brushing your teeth takes less than 5 minutes a day and greatly improves your oral health. As often as possible, try to find little ways to show your love for your partner each day. It can be a sticky note, homecooked breakfast, flowers, or tackling a chore that they’ve been meaning to do. A relationship is not made of one grand gesture. It’s the little acts of kindness and love that build and foster a loving partnership.