6 Ways To Build A Happy Wedding With Simple Habits Every Day

JAKARTA - A successful and happy marriage is a journey, not a destination. Like other meaningful trips, it requires sustainable effort, attention, and concern. It is not always big gestures on birthdays or birthdays that can defend marriage. But it is small actions that are carried out every day that will build trust and maintain intimacy from time to time.

A study according to information from Psychology Today, Wednesday, November 20 on Personal Relationships shows that couples can increase their satisfaction with continuing to invest in positive habits in their marriage. By building these habits, couples can create partnerships that not only survive but also develop over the years.

Here are six simple habits that can help marriage develop in the long term, according to the study.

One of the most powerful ways to keep marriage strong is through a consistent emotional gesture. A small-looking action like saying "I love you," giving sincere praise, or offering a convincing touch can be very helpful to make your partner feel valued and emotionally secure.

Emotional gestures are more than just words of love. Emotional gestures also involve a full presence and response to the couple's emotional needs. For example, a 2021 study published in Social and Personality Psychology Compass shows that being a good listener and offering full attention when your partner shares feelings, worries, or dreams of increasing the perception that you care about him. So, the effect can increase relationship satisfaction. Emotional response reminds your partner that you are not only physically present but also emotionally available.

Sometimes, actions are more meaningful than words. The material gesture, such as buying gifts, leaving a love record, or planning a dating surprise can make your partner feel highly appreciated.

Actions such as doing most of the household work or financial planning can also show a commitment to relationships. While easing the burden on your partner when they are tired.

These actions show that you are willing to invest your resources, time, and efforts to make your partner feel special. While material action shouldn't be the only way to express love, the move could add real appreciation that strengthens emotional ties.

Although closeness is the key to strong marriage, giving each other a private space is equally important. Healthy marriage creates a balance between intimacy and independence. Giving time to couples for personal care, hobbies, and self-development shows confidence and respect for their autonomy.

Respecting private space also helps prevent fatigue in relationships, as each couple has the opportunity to recharge and restore their best identity in marriage. It can also create greater appreciation for the time spent together.

Maintaining physical interests and a healthy sex life is also an important aspect of marriage. You don't have to change yourself or look and act in any way to maintain your partner's interest, but still pay attention to physical intimacy and take time off in touch to help maintain love sparks.

A 2023 study published in Scientific Reports shows that physical affection, such as hugs, kissings, or caress, can increase love and closeness in relationships. Opening up about sexual needs and desires also ensures that both partners feel satisfied and appreciated in the relationship.

Either traveling weekends, cooking together, or starting a new hobby, joint activities help partners create lasting memories and strengthen their bonds. Such activities offer opportunities to connect, laugh, and grow together. Prioritizing time for each other outside of daily responsibility can also revive passion and foster deeper relationships.

In addition, a 2019 study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relations found that sharing such positive moments helps couples build "emotional capital". That strengthens relationships and protects them from possible challenges.

"Couplers who report more emotional capital tend to make a better interpretation of their partner's behavior. Which in turn predicts reduced reactivity to partner's mistakes," the researchers explained.

Successful marriages often not only involve the couple itself. Spending time investing in your partner's family and friends can increase your marriage by creating a sense of togetherness.

Helping people closest to your partner or just being present and supporting them at important events and meetings. Also indicates that you care about people important to them. Happy marriages don't just happen. Happy marriage requires wise and consistent action. Love, while important, is only part of the equation. Investment in positive habits in relationships can benefit you and your partner. Creating a reciprocal cycle is in the form of satisfaction, trust, and joy that you share throughout your life.