Photography: Caili Helsper
"When it comes to showing how much you love her, it's better to give 365 small gestures every day than 1 big gesture once a year," a wise man advised on how to treat a wife. You don't have to wait till you've been married for thirty years to have a happy marriage. You can start as early as today and build the strong foundation. Today, a couple who are happily married for thirty years shares 30 simple things you can do to work towards a five-star marriage.
1. Give each other a good morning kiss and hugs when you get up each morning.
2. Take turns to prepare breakfast.
3. The baby is both your responsibilities, take turn waking up at night.
4. Make sure there is always enough cash in the kitty for the house budget.
5. When you miss him/her, say it.
6. Pull your weight around the house and split errands and chores equally.
7. Remember your anniversary and make it a big deal.
8. Save one night a week to go out on a date.
9. Say your prayers together before you go to sleep at night.
10. Don't be stingy with praises. Compliment each other every chance you get.
11. Enjoy a honeymoon, every year.
12. Know that sometimes showing signs of jealousy can be a good thing.
13. Show interest in each other's lives, work, or hobbies.
14. Trust each other with money.
15. Allow each other some alone time or a break with friends.
16. Take time to listen to each other's thoughts.
17. Have mutual respect.
18. Give each other space to grow.
19. Sit at the table together as a family, daily.
20. No gadgets at the dinner table should be a rule set in stone.
21. Share about your day, every day, even when it's hard.
22. Cuddle in front of the TV once in a while.
23. Don't sweat the small stuff.
24. Let bygones be bygones.
25. Take up a new hobby together.
26. Public display of affection - it's not taboo, it's romantic!
27. Be chivalrous.
28. Know that great massages and a nice warm cup of tea are always comforting.
29. Enjoy intimate moments together as often as possible.
30. Be grateful for each other.
