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Keeping a marriage fresh and exciting can be challenging amidst the stress of daily life. Whether you just got married or you’re approaching your fiftieth anniversary, romantic relationships take a bit of thought and preparation to stay healthy and flourishing. Thankfully, there are small things that you can do to keep your husband happy and let him know that you love him more and more each day. Remember, you know your husband the best, so don’t be afraid to mix it up a little or try something you know he’ll love.

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Cook him his favorite dinner.[1]

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  1. Whatever his favorite food is, try whipping it up when he’s had a hard day or you just want to show your appreciation for him.
    • The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, after all.
    • If you aren’t sure what to make, whip out a recipe book and try something you’ve never had before. You might just discover your new favorite dish!
    • Little things like this can let him know you’re thinking of him without a ton of effort.
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Spice up your sex life.[3]

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  1. If you’re bored of your sex life as it is now, try spicing it up with something fresh. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to run out and purchase a toy for the bedroom—it can be as simple as having sex in the morning when you usually have sex at night, trying sex in a different room than usual, or getting a little playful in the bedroom if you’re normally super serious.
    • If you aren’t sure what to try, ask him! You two can talk about some fun things to do together as a couple.
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Cook him breakfast in bed.[5]

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Be a good listener.[7]

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  1. However, when your husband has something to say, you should give him your full attention. Think about how you’d like to be listened to when you talk, then do the same.[8] You can lead by example for a happier, healthier partnership.
    • Turn off the TV, put down your phone, and turn to look at him when he talks. Ask follow-up questions to show that you’re really listening, and add to the conversation, if you can.
    • For example, you could say something like, “That’s so interesting. Tell me more!” Or, “I bet that made you feel weird, huh?”
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Schedule a weekly date night.[11]

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  1. However, date nights can let you reconnect as a couple and catch up with each other as partners, not as parents or managers of your household.
    • Try to do a date night at least once a week where you can go out to dinner or sit down for a meal just the two of you.
    • Maybe you two can take turns on coming up with date suggestions so you don’t feel bogged down with the responsibility.
    • Reader Poll: We asked 449 wikiHow readers which type of date night they prefer, and 52% of them said spending a cozy night in cuddling and watching a movie. [Take Poll]
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Take over his chores if he had a bad day.[15]

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Support your husband in trying new things.[16]

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  1. If you notice your husband getting into a new hobby, career path, or professional field, let him know that you have his back and you’ll support him no matter what.
    • You can show an interest in his new hobby or job by asking questions and listening to him intently when he tells you about it.
    • Not having the support of your partner can make trying something new even more difficult, so it’s important to lift your husband up as he branches out.
    • If he’s trying something new that you’re interested in, see if you can join in too.
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Bring up problems directly.[17]

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  1. If you’re having issues with your relationship, sit down with your husband and talk. It can be scary to talk about your issues, so try facing the problem head on.[18]
    • For example, “Hey babe, can we talk? I wanted to have a conversation about keeping the house clean throughout the week.”
    • Then, use “I” statements, like, “When the house is dirty, I feel stressed out. Could we work on that together?”
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Work on solving problems together.[19]

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  1. However, if every argument leads to a yelling blowout, your problems might not be getting solved very effectively.
    • Try to work through problems with an “us vs. the problem” mentality, not “you vs. your husband.”
    • For example, maybe you feel like you’ve been doing all the housework. You can tell your husband how you feel by saying, “I think I’ve been taking on more responsibility around the house. Could we maybe set up a chore chart to divvy up the jobs evenly?”
    Esther Perel
    Esther Perel, Psychotherapist

    Relationship issues get resolved when both parties are willing to communicate and dig deep. "Issues and conflict will arise in every relationship. But in healthy relationships, the deeper issue is recognized, and we work to chip away at it, moving from rupture to repair."

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    Be a good listener, be supportive and share well. Tell each other the things that matter and don't keep secrets. Set aside regular dates, to revive the romance. Support each other's changes in life, for growing and changing is inevitable but can be painful if one's partner fails to be supportive.
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    Stop controlling him! Men need respect like they need air to breathe. He needs you to be his wife, not his mother.
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    Different people have different ideas of 'sweet', but for example, you can tell him you love him regularly, compliment him, and refer to him by pet names or terms of endearment (honey, sweetie, darling, etc.). Be sure to speak in a gentle, affectionate voice, and smile, as that can affect how your words come off. If he is still dissatisfied, he's probably the one with the problem. You can always ask him what he would like to hear, too.
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Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW
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This article was co-authored by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Kelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida. This article has been viewed 1,441,605 times.
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If you want to make your husband happy, spice up your sex life to keep the flame alive. You can woo him at spontaneous times during the day or even send flirty text messages to him while he’s at work. Although you may be busy, make sure you make time for each other by setting up a date night once a week. You can go to dinner and a movie, set up a picnic, or go see your favorite bands in concert. Besides going on dates, spending time at home can be a great way to keep him happy. Consider working on a DIY home project together or cooking dinner together to enjoy each other’s company. To learn how to maintain your individuality to stay happy in your relationship, read on!

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