After the Ceremony: Tips to keep your relationship strong

Something to talk about

Sharing something new together increases bonding. For the next 30 seconds, take turns answering this question: Who do you admire most and why?

After the Ceremony: tips to keep your relatioship strong

Write 3 Love Notes

Brighten your partner’s day by taking 3 sticky notes and write the following: “I love your ________” and fill in the blank space with three things that you love about your partner. Then, stick each one in a different place where your partner will notice it and feel great.

After the Ceremony: Tips to keep your relationship strong

Make eye contact

So many times, we get caught up in our day to day “stuff”, and forget to really give attention to each other. Acknowledge each other now by looking into each other’s eyes for a full 30 seconds. Don’t try to send any messages or do anything more than that. If you want to laugh, laugh. If you want to smile, smile. Enjoy giving and receiving attention. The eyes are the windows to the soul.

After the Ceremony: Tips to Keep Your Relationship Strong

Send a loving text

Reestablish a loving bond when away from each other. Send a text at a random time during the day today. Say, “You’re awesome!” or, “I’m thinking of you,” or, “I love you.” It will brighten up BOTH of your days.

After the Ceremony: tips to keep your relationship strong

Open to more love

Love starts from within and affects all who you encounter. Try this for the next 30 seconds:

Put both hands on your chest.

Close your eyes.

Breathe slowly, feeling your heart energy warm your whole being and radiate outward.

Envision a big light shining out from your heart, filling your body and extending outward to the world.

Notice how you and your interactions feel today.

After the Ceremony: Tips to keep your relationship strong

Sensual moments matter!

There’s something sensual about whispering in your partner’s ear. Kiss your partner’s ear and whisper, “I love you” into their ear. It only takes a moment, but the bonding you initiate will last much longer!

After the Ceremony – tips to keep your relationship strong

30 seconds of self-reflection goes a long way!

Access and express some of your accumulated wisdom. Surprise! You’re wise!

Write your answers to: 3 things I’ve learned about how I like to receive love.