My husband and I like to do the touch and eye connection thing. We brush against each other as we walk by. We give the cute little looks to each other. But when it comes down to it talking is the biggest thing. We try to sit down or even lay down in the bed at night after the kids have gone to bed and talk. Honestly the biggest bonding talks we have ever had have been about sex. The wants, the fantacies, old things that haven't been done in a while. That kind of thing. Men pay attention whe you talk about sex. So when I know he is tired I know he will wake up when I say the word sex. It helps, we learn alot about each other, we learn how we can make each other happier in bed, and I believe that couple with good communication and a great sex life can get through almost anything!

I found these helpful tips on how to make your marriage stronger in spite of all the works, concerns of family, children, etc.:

1. Create your own unique language with your spouse and make eye contact, hold hand, blow each other kisses, wink at each other in a crowded room. This will make your spouse feel special.

2. Do some activities together or task like cooking, learning some new hobbies. Any time spent together can be a quality time no matter what you are doing both.

3. See to it that you keep communications open and call your spouse at work just to say hello. A simple hi, hello or I love you can mean a lot to him/her.

4. Don't forget to send anniversary gifts and birthday card instead of just dropping them on the kitchen table or better yet even if there are no special occasions it would surely surprise them and gives them a warm feeling if they receive loving notes from you even if there are no occasions.

5. For men it would be a big thing if you wash dishes, do the laundry, vacuum the carpet without being asked. Brag about her in public and send flowers to your wife at her workplace. She would love this very much for it will tell her what a wonderful husband she has and also cook her favorite meal.

6. For women it would be great to do some dirty work, take out the trash, plunge the clogged toilet and cleanup the dog's mess. You can also buy your husband a new wrench he's been hinting about getting and cook his favorite food.

7. Once in a while, get away to someplace new together even if it is just a hotel nearby. The smallest changes are all you need to remember the beginning and what brought you together.

8. Be spiritual and go to church together and do some bible reading or couple devotion. You can have a walk together and do some deep discussions about life and your future. Whatever it is make sure that you have time for this.

9. Talk...have an open communication and forgive. It is OK to argue because no two people can agree all the time or perfectly get along all the time. If you have said something hurtful to your spouse these six words can help strengthen your bond: "I need you to forgive me."

10. Have fun and do some silly things together. Life is an adventure and you have chosen this person to be your partner for life, make each day a new experience with life and enjoy the ride!