The BBC drama Marriage, starring Nicola Walker and Sean Bean, explores the quintessentially unremarkable marriage, from arguing over jacket potatoes to throwing away bottles.
But that doesn't have to be the case, says Kate Taylor,sex and relationshipsexpert.
Here, Kate, married to her seven years, shares her six ways to avoid daunting and boring relationships.
Line up every week
What is the secret to a happy marriage? argument.
A study conducted by the University of Tennessee found that a rowing couple was 10 times more likely to have a happily married life than a silently distressed couple. I understand.
And the happiest couple is the one who cleans her air once a week.
However, happy couples argue only about issues that can be resolved (e.g. housework,spending money) and yell at issues that can affect their partner's confidence. avoided speaking athealthor gender.
Give your lover vitamins
The healthier he is, the happier she will be.
You're not the only one who finds your partner even more upset when he has the male flu.
So let's maintain harmony in the home by protecting his health.
Have an oddly long hug
The average couple's hug lasts only 3 seconds.
Next time, tighten your grip and she will hold on for 17 more seconds.
Hugging for 20 seconds releases oxytocin (the binding hormone) throughout your body,love and greatly increases feelings of affection.
Add in 30 seconds of snog as well,and it will produce more pleasant endorphins than actual sex.
Buy a smaller bed
That ultra-king size mattress might get in your way.
A study of 1,000 people found that the closer couples sleep in bed, the more intimate their relationship feels.
The optimal distance for marital happiness was within just one inch of each other.
Cuddling all night also increased satisfaction, with 94% of couples who touched during the night reported a happier relationship, while couples who maintained personal space reported a happier relationship. was 68% of
Candlelight dinner for four
Inviting another couple to a date night doubles their marital happiness, according to a 2014 study. increase.
Couples who double dated felt closer and more affectionate to their partners than couples who refused to share their love.
If you want more excitement, Go on a date that will surprise or challenge you (likepaintball, laser quest,ballroom dancing or indoor rock climbing).
When you and your partner release adrenaline together, feelings of attraction and excitement increase.
Have sex less
Will having more sex make your marriage happier? Your husband will try to convince you that it will. But science says otherwise.
In fact, the ideal number of weekly chats to keep your relationship happy is just once a week.
Less can lead to less relationship satisfaction, more doesn't make a difference.
Spend time at the gym if you just opened your weekly calendar. Or better yet, go for a run.
Studies show that couples feel "more in love" after exercising together.
