Sex sells, and it's proven on a daily basis in the worldwide media. No matter where you look, there's a perfectly bronzed, bikini-clad body trying to sell something. It's become so common most of us don't even pay attention anymore. On any given day you pick up a magazine, newspaper, glance at a billboard, or turn on the TV, there they are: The supermodels of the world wearing as little as the law will allow. If you're like most of the viewing public, you barely notice. It's just part of the day.
Now, on the other hand, if your wife walks out of the shower, still dripping wet with a tight towel wrapped around her, you had better stand up and take notice. Even though this may be a daily routine, it's a one-man show, and you are that lucky man. This is where you bathe her with smile-provoking compliments and score major points. That's right, the small, everyday occurrences and compliments are the foundation for a lasting relationship.
If you think it's that once-a-year trip to Hawaii or the Bahamas that's going to build a stronger relationship, you might be a little off target. There is absolutely nothing wrong with going on a romantic getaway, but the key to having the time of your life starts way before you head to the airport.
Lasting relationships require daily maintenance or effort, if you will, similar to the caliber of service a Learjet may require for smooth operation. It's not so much work as it is effort. As long as both parties make a daily effort, you're on the right track to a sustainable, rewarding life together.
10 valuable tips to maintaining a relationship
? Communicate and relate - this is where it all starts, and in many cases, where it ends. You must be willing to talk about and discuss all facets of your life. A big mistake in relationships is thinking that your partner would not understand or might have no valuable input on a troubling matter. After all, who knows you better?
? Unselfish - now that there are two of you, every decision should be based on what's best for both of you. You actually have to care.
? Commitment - it's truly amazing how many people in relationships still think the pastures may be greener over the next hill. When you find the one, stop looking. In the early stages it's hard to tell if you've found your lifelong mate. But if you don't give it 100percent commitment, you'll never know.
? Appreciation - make it a daily routine. Nobody knows what you're thinking. You have to say it and show it daily. Never assume your partner knows you appreciate her.
? Respect - pay close attention to how you introduce your loved one to friends and associates and be proud to introduce her. You two decide what's acceptable. Is she your girlfriend, lady, partner, fianc?or wife?
? Perfection - it doesn't exist, so don't set your standards too high. Stay focused on all the great things you love about her and try to ignore the small things that might annoy you. In reality, the annoyances are insignificant when compared to the big picture.
? Acceptance - acknowledge the unique, strange and maybe even unfamiliar traits she brings into your life. Everyone was brought up differently. With an open mind, you can laugh together about different traditions.
? Try new things - learning new things together for the first time makes memories you can share for life.
? Laugh - every day, just like taking vitamins, laughing is the number one cure-all for every relationship. Laugh with each other, and sometimes at each other. It's hard to be mad when you're laughing.
? Activities - anytime, anywhere, never pass up the opportunity to do anything together. Walking, hiking, biking, swimming, cooking, dancing, or just watching the sunset. Just make sure you do as many things together as possible.
Marriage is at an all-time low in America. Many of today's newlyweds look at marriage as a window of opportunity (a few years of love, sex and security), rather than a lifelong commitment. Divorces are up, and dating is today's most popular pastime. In the dating process, everybody's on their best behavior, but when it evolves into a relationship, that's when the 10 tips come into play.
People are living longer today, and even if you enjoy the bachelor life and are set in your ways, there is nothing like the love of a good woman to take your life to the next level. The more mature you get, the more you like companionship, as well as the satisfaction of knowing you have someone to share your life with through the good times and bad. Most people will agree that growing old is not something they look forward to going through alone.
The hidden pleasures of maintaining a relationship far outweigh the small amount of effort it takes to keep both sides content. In the middle of every day, walk up and hug her, kiss her on the cheek, hold her for a minute, and tell her you love her. It will recharge her deep inside, but what do you think it will do for you? It will power you up and make you stronger and more fulfilled because the love you give her is second hand. You feel it first, give it to her, then she returns it to you. It's like a magic, energizing triangle. It's one of the greatest feelings on earth, and just goes to show the saying is true - what goes around comes around
