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You\u2019ve probably met some of them: Couples who have been together for years\u2014maybe even decades\u2014and are still madly in love with each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Perhaps it shows in the way they look at each other, or in the subtle ways they stay connected by touch, or in the kindnesses they show each other.<\/p>\n

However it is revealed, their passionate bond is unmistakable. Long after the first blush of infatuation and young love has faded, these two people not only love each other, they\u2019re delighted to be in each other\u2019s company.<\/p>\n

What do couples do to stay in love through the years? While nothing in life is guaranteed, here are seven daily choices you can make to increase your odds of joining the ranks of those delightfully happy couples:<\/p>\n

1. Listen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listening to your partner reaps benefits in every area of your life together. When you listen, you\u2019ll learn things that will help you love the other person more deeply. You\u2019ll catch a glimpse of your partner\u2019s hopes and dreams, hurts and fears. You\u2019ll hear about things you do that make your partner want to withdraw. You\u2019ll discover ideas and thoughts previously unknown to you. If you\u2019re not in the habit of listening\u2014really listening\u2014you\u2019ll miss all these things and more.<\/p>\n

2. Value each other<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you value someone, you won\u2019t want to belittle or tear down that person. You\u2019ll also be less inclined to take that person for granted. And you definitely won\u2019t be careless with his or her heart. When you truly value someone, you\u2019ll see and appreciate what that person brings into your life on a daily basis. Even better, you will find ways to communicate that appreciation every chance you get.<\/p>\n

3. Forgive<\/strong><\/p>\n

No matter how deeply in love, two human beings are bound to hurt each other with thoughtless words, selfish actions, or inconsiderate neglect. Forgiving each other for those hurtful acts is the cornerstone of any lasting, harmonious relationship. Without forgiveness, slights and offenses accumulate like boulders on a highway. Devote yourself to clearing obstructions in your relationship through forgiveness.<\/p>\n

4. Laugh together<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laughing reduces stress, improves communication, gets past facades, and releases feel-good hormones in the brain. It creates great memories, helps grudges fade, and knits hearts together. Maybe your partner is always cracking you up. Or maybe neither one of you is all that funny, but you both laugh-until-you-cry at the same movies. Wherever you find it, laughter is good for love.<\/p>\n

5. Be kind<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to keeping love alive, kindness is essential. For one thing, it breeds appreciation. It also builds trust. It\u2019s hard to stay in love with someone around whom you walk on eggshells because you never know when the next criticism or putdown is coming. In this manner, kindness is the antithesis of abuse and mistreatment.<\/p>\n

6. Flirt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flirting helped you fall in love, and it can help you stay in love. And don\u2019t just flirt with your words\u2014some of the flirtiest things can be said best with body language. Flirting says to your partner, \u201cI\u2019m still attracted to you and still crazy about you!\u201d<\/p>\n

7. Protect<\/strong><\/p>\n

Couples stay in love because they value the love they have. That means they do whatever is necessary to defend and safeguard their relationship. All kinds of unwise behaviors\u2013addictions, affairs, lying, misplaced priorities\u2014can jeopardize your unity and undermine your intimacy. That\u2019s why it\u2019s critical to be intentional about protecting what you have together.<\/p>\n

Falling in love is one thing. Staying in love is another thing altogether. Practice these strategies on a daily basis, and you\u2019ll definitely increase your odds of staying in love for the long run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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