1. Discuss finances
Figure out how much money each of you will contribute to running your home.
2. Divide chores
You can’t do it all alone, and you shouldn’t have to.
3. Pick out furniture and furnishings together
You both need to feel comfortable in your home, so find the middle ground between lacy pillows and a barcalounger.
4. Establish hygiene and cleanliness rules
Yes, men get annoyed when women nag them about wet towels and dirty bathrooms. “But if one is mature, it will be easy to agree with the spouse who is trying to facilitate a more superior living situation,” says Dr Bhonsle.
5. Don’t neglect your friends and family
It is now, more than ever, that you need to make time for them.
6. Set aside ‘me’ time
Getting your quiet moments will help you better enjoy your time with your spouse.
7. Keep your relationship fresh
There’s no excuse for slacking off on the romance just because you’re married.
8. Privacy is essential.
No one can argue about the merits of taking a shower together, but don’t do away with the mystery in your relationship. Have areas cordoned off for your time alone, which might be useful if you want to take a time-out in the middle of a fight as well.
9. Communicate without arrogance
You may have had a perfectly valid point when you asked him to help with more household chores, but Dr Bhonsle points out, “I’ve had husbands saying that they wouldn’t have minded doing what their wives said if they had asked them nicely, instead of yelling at them or insulting them.”
10. Go out
Takeout and TV while cuddling on the couch can often be tempting, but resist the urge. You need to share new experiences together.
Figure out how much money each of you will contribute to running your home.
2. Divide chores
You can’t do it all alone, and you shouldn’t have to.
3. Pick out furniture and furnishings together
You both need to feel comfortable in your home, so find the middle ground between lacy pillows and a barcalounger.
4. Establish hygiene and cleanliness rules
Yes, men get annoyed when women nag them about wet towels and dirty bathrooms. “But if one is mature, it will be easy to agree with the spouse who is trying to facilitate a more superior living situation,” says Dr Bhonsle.
5. Don’t neglect your friends and family
It is now, more than ever, that you need to make time for them.
6. Set aside ‘me’ time
Getting your quiet moments will help you better enjoy your time with your spouse.
7. Keep your relationship fresh
There’s no excuse for slacking off on the romance just because you’re married.
8. Privacy is essential.
No one can argue about the merits of taking a shower together, but don’t do away with the mystery in your relationship. Have areas cordoned off for your time alone, which might be useful if you want to take a time-out in the middle of a fight as well.
9. Communicate without arrogance
You may have had a perfectly valid point when you asked him to help with more household chores, but Dr Bhonsle points out, “I’ve had husbands saying that they wouldn’t have minded doing what their wives said if they had asked them nicely, instead of yelling at them or insulting them.”
10. Go out
Takeout and TV while cuddling on the couch can often be tempting, but resist the urge. You need to share new experiences together.
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