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You feel distanced from your partner at times. You may think that you and your spouse have drifted away and that things are no longer as lovely as they were at the beginning of your marriage. With job schedules, children, and other responsibilities, it can be challenging to maintain that connection. So what are those small things that can improve your marriage? Let’s have a look. 

Understanding, respecting, and adjusting to changes are essential in every relationship. Do you want to feel the way you used to in the beginning? Well, it is not as hard as it may sound. Use some positive gestures in everyday life to strengthen your relationship with your partner.

Ways to improve your marriage:

So many people have been asking me recently what they can do to feel more emotionally connected to their spouses? If you are one of them, please keep reading the following ways to find your answer. 

Focus On Creating Positive Memories:

Memory is an essential component of any healthy relationship, emotional or other. Everyone desires their loved ones to recall them in good words. Despite this, almost everybody I know struggles with creating good memories for them to remember. Is it so tough to be polite or to please your spouse? Trust me with this; your happiness lies with your partner’s happiness. If you take some time out of your day to spend quality time with your spouse, you will see a significant difference in a concise amount of time. 

Celebrate Your Time Together:

There may be days when things do not go as planned, and there will be ups and downs, but you will be able to get through anything if your loved one is by your side. Spend every day of your life celebrating your marriage and spouse. The best way to make him feel loved is to give him gifts. As Prophet (PBUH) said, “Give gifts to spread love to one another” There is no need for a specific event to surprise or adore your partner. Make your dull days memorable by celebrating the togetherness that Allah has bestowed upon you. 

Make Them Feel Appreciated:

Let your spouse know how much you appreciate everything he does for you. Even if he enjoys his work, I’m sure there are days where he considers quitting, shouting at his boss, or simply hiding away in his room all day. He, on the other hand, does not do it. One of the reasons might be you. Just know that he is making efforts that you should always appreciate him for what he’s doing or trying to do. Make him feel loved. When you are shopping for yourself, don’t miss getting something for him as well. Respect his alone time. These things may appear small, yet they may have a significant impact to improve your marriage. 

Show Them You Value Their Presence:

Let’s face it: we frequently take others for granted and fail to do the little things that make them feel valued. It doesn’t have to be challenging to make your partner feel special. You may not always be able to make lots of effort, but there are numerous ways to remind our loved ones that they are essential and what they mean to you – all it takes is a little attention, care, and effort. You can easily impress your spouse by writing a handwritten note, cooking a meal for them, or planning an outing to a place that has been on his wish list. 

Let me know what you think is the best way to make your spouse feel special? 

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By Haleh Banani, M.A.

Haleh Banani holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. A faith-based counselor, life coach, and mental health professional who has served the community since 1998 by saving hundreds of marriages and helping thousands of people around the world overcome their challenges and become the most amazing version of themselves.
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51 Comments

  1. Samuel Mathieson

    Meriam we’ve got some more great memories to add to our growing collection love. I’m happy Allah is giving me these tests in opportunities to prove my love for you to create a stronger bond in our marriage.

  2. Carla Lou-Anna

    Bake his favorite chocolate cake

  3. Fatimata Ly

    Jazakallahou Hayran
    Waiting for ideas !

  4. Easmin Akter

    Send him kiss emoji, love words almost everyday, great him at the door with big smile, hug and show him we are happy to see him.

    • Haleh Banani

      Easmin Akter You’ve got it sista’ MashaAllah

  5. Easmin Akter

    Thank husband regularly, even for the small things he does.

  6. Rahma Khan

    My husband won’t go out for any outings first of all. Then even if he does, he won’t put his head up from his phone so would just ruin that moment itself

  7. Mona Qureshi

    Love the blue on you

  8. Shazia Abbasi

    Today I chose clothes for my husband he was so happy seeing me choosing for him.. lil gestures go long way..

  9. Shazia Abbasi

    Who doesn’t want to feel special

  10. Zaynab Ahmatullah

    I was over the moon in love with my husband until he becomes abusive now we just coexist

    • Haleh Banani

      Zaynab Ahmatullah I’m so sorry to hear that. Sending you love and dua

  11. Amber Naseem

    Wat if they take it for granted

  12. Dilnaz Waraich

    Marriage is a choice and one that needs daily work. May Allah give us support through our tests. Thanks for this focus of positive memories

  13. Ashley Stillwell-Hasan

    Steamy random texts. Social media post about what you like most about them.

    • Haleh Banani

      Ashley Stillwell-Hasan Ohhh good job!

  14. Maya Hadie

    Never been emotionally attached! Only in because it was imposed! So where there is no love where can the emotions be there! But hey it is what it is!

    • Anne Nurdiani

      Maya Hadie feel ya but all is good as a believer

      • Haleh Banani

        Maya Hadie May Allah heal your heart!

  15. Aisha Imran Patel

    Aameen thuma aameen ya rabbul aalameen allahuma aameen ya rabb

  16. Um Qais

    I sacrificed my every breath for my family , home & husband & was treated like trash everyday , for being a Spanish convert

  17. Um Qais

    6 years of torture

    • Haleh Banani

      Um Qais I’m so sorry to hear that. May Allah relieve you

  18. Carla Lou-Anna

    We go out for Tim’s coffee together

  19. Carla Lou-Anna

    I buy a chocolate bar occasionally

  20. Carla Lou-Anna

    I cook his favorite meal three times a week

    • Haleh Banani

      Carla Lou-Anna So sweet!

      • Carla Lou-Anna

        Haleh Banani alhamdulillah. He enjoys it.

  21. Carla Lou-Anna

    I text my husband every morning love texts

    • Haleh Banani

      Carla Lou-Anna That’s so sweet mashaAllah

      • Carla Lou-Anna

        Haleh Banani we joke about copy and paste texts when we are extremely busy at work.

  22. Shahnaz Bano

    Blessed with a kind hearted husband and lovely father as well, Alhumdulillah

    • Haleh Banani

      Shahnaz Bano mashaAllah tabarakAllah! So happy to hear that!

  23. Amina Wahby

    Yes exactly right

  24. Shahnaz Parveen

    I went for trip with my spouse. It was memorable moments for us. We see the beauty of Allah’s creation at west coast of Canada. Amazing experience alhamdulillah .

    • Haleh Banani

      Shahnaz Parveen MashaAllah solo trips with your spouse are wonderful!

  25. Syeda Reza

    The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The only thing that works for me at least .

  26. Syeda Reza

    The way to a man’s heart is through their stomach. The only thing that works for you mine at least .

    • Haleh Banani

      Syeda Reza That’s good that you cook his favorite meals!

  27. Taiba Khan

    Afternoon tea

    • Carla Lou-Anna

      Taiba Khan with some sweets!

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