Want to have a great marriage? A marriage that, like Dave Ramsey says about money, is “like no one else”? Then check out this week’s tip below.

Have a Great Marriage – Tip 2:

When we first start dating someone, it’s easy to make an effort.

In fact, it doesn’t even feel like an effort. We want to do special things for that special someone.

We buy them gifts and don’t think about the cost.

Sacrifice sleep and time with friends and who knows what else, just so we can be with them.

We put their desires before our own.

And it’s easy.

But something happens when we get married. Those nice things we used to do for our significant other no longer feel so easy.

Now, they feel a lot more like work.

And let’s be honest. When we’ve been working all day (either at an office or at home with the kids), the last thing we want to do at the end of the day is more work. We’d rather sit in front of a TV or browse Pinterest or pick up a book.

The problem, though, is that if we don’t put in the work, we won’t reap the rewards.

So this week, I want to encourage you to go back and do what you used to do.

Stop acting like you’re married…and start acting like you’re dating again. 

If you used to leave nice notes for him, write him one and put it in his wallet.
Did you used to give her foot rubs? Then offer one today (without expecting anything in return).
If you used to buy him his favorite candy bar, pick one up the next time you go to the store.

Whatever you used to do for your spouse before you were married, start doing it again.

The little things might just add up and make a big difference.

I want to hear from you. What is one nice thing you plan to do for your spouse this week?

Want to read more posts from this marriage series? Click here to read Tip 1.