Advice for Couples

1. Make time for each other! Even when you come home exhausted at the end of the day, this is important relationship maintenance: spend at least 4 minutes a day giving your partner your undivided attention. Turn off all screens during this time.

2. Listen! What are your partner's needs? And make sure your needs are heard too.

3. Simple but helpful: Never discuss important matters on an empty stomach. Glucose is the fuel for the brain, which is also needed to keep reflexive negative feelings in check.

4. Thinking about moving in together? If possible, move into a new shared apartment.

5. Focus more on what works in the relationship. Instead of "You always leave the laundry lying around," say "I'm really glad you help me with the kids so I can go to sports on the weekend."

6. Plan regular enjoyable activities together, not just coping with everyday life.

7. Sex is overrated in our society. But don't let it fall by the wayside. Take turns taking the initiative. Schedule time for it.