Recently my main squeeze & I tied the knot. In the short time we've been married we had some revelations and we decided to call them the "Relationship Resolutions." Our "Relationship Resolutions" are 10 essential practices every couple - even if you've been married for years, should follow to keep your bond strong. xo
Workout with each other. Dedicate one day a week to do something active with each other. Getting your heart rate up and working out together is a great time for bonding. If you don't already work out with one another other, start now! Not only is it good for you it's great for a couple to do something active, even if it's for 30 min. Take a walk or jog, or go on a hike or a take a yoga class together. My hubby & I have been going on a hike every Sunday since we have returned from our honeymoon - it's been great and something we look forward to every week.
Have a weekly date night. Dollars are tight, you're date doesn't have to be fancy, but it should be special. It can be something as simple as grabbing a coffee together in the morning before work, or a having a glass of wine at a local wine bar, or ordering some take out and lighting candles and breaking out that china and crystal you received as a wedding gift. PS switch up your weekly date night, keep it fresh and spontaneous.
Celebrate your monthly anniversary. Yes, this sounds cheesy, but it's kind of like you're still dating, which is exciting. There are so many couples out there that don't even acknowledge their special day. If you got married on the 25th of a month, do something sweet for each other on the 25th of every month. Whether it be getting flowers, writing a sweet note, going to a movie, having breakfast with each other, going to the spa together - or just taking a drive to a beautiful look out.
Help each other with the chores. No one likes to do chores, but they have to be done. Help each other with the laundry and the cleaning. It makes it fun and the time goes by a lot quicker. Just be sure to be patient with each other because we all have different ways of doing things.
Switch off cooking. There is usually one person in the relationship who does more of the cooking than the other. Let the mate who doesn't cook as often cook you a meal once a week. It's fun and let's you take a break and it gives them an opportunity to hone their culinary skills. Just be sure to help with the dishes.
Put your relationship first. We love our family and friends dearly, but sometimes there are obligations and external circumstances that come up and it can add strain and stress on our relationship. Putting your relationship first means deciding what's best for you as a couple. Make sure you put your relationship first, do what ever it is that you need to do so that there is minimal tension between the both of you. Cut out the noise. Be a team.
Celebrate each other. Celebrate your life together, we all have bad days, bad weeks, bad months. What's most important is that you have each other. You married this person because you found your missing puzzle piece. Let them know how much you love them and how and why you're happy to be with each other. We all need these heartfelt reminders.
Quiet time. Try to have a few hours of quiet time with each other. The TV doesn't have to always be on, you don't always have to be engaged in a conversation. Try reading with each other or meditating for a couple of hours a week with one another, it brings an interesting element and stillness into the relationship that is really peaceful and charges your energy as a couple.
Go on vacation as a couple. My hubby & I were together for years before we actually went on vacation with each other ALONE. Prior to that every long weekend away or any long trip we took was either with friends, or family, and it was out of obligation. The family vacations took a lot out of us, like I said before, put your relationship first. Even if you can spend one weekend with each other a year do it, you need to recharge as a couple. It doesn't have to be a lavish vacation, you can just head out of town and stay at a simple inn and hang out. 
Celebrate your anniversary. Do something with each other on your anniversary. Do something nice for each other. Make sure you make your mate know you love them deeply and care for them. Yes, after you have been with each other for years your love changes, and that is the great thing about love, it has different dimensions, and it changes. Change is essential. Whatever you do celebrate your anniversary. It breaks my heart when I hear people talk about how they do not celebrate their anniversary and make up excuses as why it's okay not to celebrate, it's sad. Go to dinner, get a massage, go away, flowers, jewelry, wine tasting, anything, even a ballgame and a hotdog, just celebrate each other on this special day. When my hubby and I think of more resolutions we'll be sure to share them. We consider each other a blessing, we've been together for 7 1/2 years and we have been guilty of not practicing these resolutions and have made a pact to practice them. I remember for our 5 year anniversary of being boyfriend and girlfriend, we went to Ikea for a dresser and had a hotdog....it wasn't until last year, less than a year before our wedding that we finally went on vacation ALONE....we've learned and there is time to change things in your relationship, that's what makes it stronger. Now go give your hubby or wife a big kiss and tell them you love them! xo
