Once you said, I Do, did the common everyday courtesies you

used to offer and receive from your partner cease and

desist? Do you feel like your partner simply expects you do

things for him (her) and no longer believe you deserve to

be asked please, and when you do it, to say, thank you?

One of the worst things you can do is simply forget about

showing your partner respect and just expect. This is your

life partner, don't you think you both deserve to be

treated with every respect that strangers get every day

from you?

A few years ago I was visiting a girl friend when her

husband snapped, "Woman, get me a soda!" That alone shocked

me, but what happened next was even more amazing. She

jumped up and got it for him. In order to get respect from

your partner you must expect it, and not allow them to

treat you this way.

Now, I personally would have laughed at him for expecting

me to get up and get him a soda when he asked for it this

way. I would say. I don't think so. Have you ever heard the

word please?

Give your partner respect, and expect it in return. How

hard is it to use the same courtesy you used before you

were married? These simple everyday courtesies should

always be used when asking for anything from your partner.

"Please."

How hard would it have been to say, honey, I m so tired,

can you please get me a soda?

"Thank You."

Once they bring it to you, a simple thanks or thank you

will let them know you appreciate them.

And . . .

"You're welcome."

And when your partner says thank you. It is very simple to

say your welcome back.

Your life's partner deserves to be treated with respect.

You deserve to be treated with respect. These common

courtesy words never go out of style. Use them every day

and you will notice a lasting effect on your relationship.

Don't neglect your partner. You must give your partner your

time and attention if you expect your relationship to grow

and flourish. Married couples need constant reassurance

from each other. Make an effort to accommodate your

partners emotional and physical needs.

Notice things your partner does for you.

If your partner does something around the house that you

normally have to do then be sure to make a big deal about

it. Say, thank you so much for doing that. I appreciate it

so much. And give them a big hug and kiss.

Spend quality time together

Spend time talking, going for walks or start a hobby

together. If you have nothing in common, the relationship

can grow boring and you'll find yourselves off in separate

rooms all the time to either avoid each other, or doing

something you enjoy that they do not. Before you know it,

you will be spending no time at all together.

Keep these tips in mind every day when you're with your

partner. Add new ways to your list to show appreciation and

you will find you can't wait to spend time together.