"And they lived happily ever after" is not as easy as it seems.  

When you proposed to your partner, you might have thought about your future together and made some promises to each other. How exactly are you planning to keep up with your vows and promises? 

Being in a committed relationship is not something you can take lightly or for granted. It means two people are so much in love with each other that they can’t even bear the thought of parting ways. 

Did you know that 40% of Canadian marriages end in divorce before celebrating their 50th anniversary? In fact, every one out of 309 Canadian residents is divorced. Yes, that's right! Now you don't want your marriage to make it to that list. Right? 

Growing old together is a romantic concept with so many hurdles and challenges. Sometimes couples even find out that the reality is entirely different from what they imagined at the beginning of their relationship. But if two people want to achieve their goal of being together for their whole lives, they have to do something extra for their relationship. Here are some relationship tips and advice for people who want to spend their entire lives with their partners.  

Let's take a quick look.

●     Take out time to maintain your closeness  

When you get married to the love of your life, everything feels so magical around you. You even think that every song is about your love life, and you both just can't keep your hand off each other. That's cute indeed. 

But reality check! After some years, partners start taking each other for granted. Not to mention that in the hustle and bustle of fulfilling your responsibilities and taking care of the family, the partners start drifting apart. But that's not going to happen with your relationship.  

You need to make sure that amidst all chaos, you find time for your spouse. You need to figure out the things that are contributing to your closeness. Do something that keeps you both energized and active.  

You can even consider going on multiple honeymoons or adventure trips and ditch everything that's coming between the two of you. Keep putting your closeness on the backburner, and in no time, you'll feel like you are living with the stranger in the same house. So, don't!

●     NEVER stop impressing each other 

According to relationship counselors, keep treating your partner just the way you did at the beginning of the relationship, and you won't have to worry about the breakup part. Do you remember how much time you took to dress up perfectly for your date and how much effort you used to put into every surprise you planned? 

Then what happened? Just because you got married and had kids, you stopped impressing your spouse? That's the one thing that can jeopardize your entire relationship. So, make efforts to dress up and grab every opportunity you get to impress your spouse. Try to sneak in some moments to kiss and make love to your partner. 

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You can even consider taking your intimate moments a notch higher by wearing sexy dresses and using adult toys and essential massage oils. You'll be surprised to know that Adult Toys in Canada are much more popular than you think. Many couples are opting for them to elevate the spark in their relationships and romantic moments. Believe it or not but they can do wonders for your romantic relationship. Not to mention that they'll help in adding newness and charm to your relationship.

●     Protect your relationship from infidelity 

One of the top reasons for such a high divorce rate in Canada is infidelity. In fact, a recent survey confirmed that 10% of Canadians have cheated on their spouse at least once. Many Canadian couples feel that their relationship is beyond recovery as cheating is a deal-breaker for them.  

You wouldn't want your relationship to go through all those negative feelings such as jealousy and insecurity. Right? It is needless to say that if you are thinking of being in a long-term relationship with someone, you have to stay committed, loyal, and faithful to your one and only for the rest of your life. 

So, try to stay close and transparent with your spouse throughout your marriage and relationship. For this, you need to keep on communicating with your spouse and take care of their needs as closely as possible. 

Also, make sure that you have breathing space in your relationship so that both partners don't feel like they are being monitored all the time. Try to build an affair-proof relationship by being there for each other through thick and thin.

●     Keep your finances at bay. 

In your romantic relationship, the last thing you want is to have unlimited arguments over finances. Believe it or not, but fighting over money doesn't end very well for anyone. In fact, a recent survey shows that 60% of Canadian couples quarrel over money almost every day. That's sad.  

And when you want to stay with someone your whole life, you have to learn to let some things go, especially in matters of money. Try to resolve your financial problems as patiently as possible. For instance, suppose you don't like your spouse going on a shopping spree every other day. In that case, calmly put your cards on the table and tell your partner why their excessive spending is bothering you.  

And refrain from hiding anything from your partner, especially if things are related to your accounts. It would be best for you both to develop a workable financial plan that fits you both perfectly. And it wouldn't be harmful if you spend a little to spoil your partner. They deserve to feel pampered and cared for.

Wrapping Up 

Imagine yourself sitting on your front porch, sipping wine, and your partner is right there beside you. And there's only one thing you both can think about if you actually made it. So, use the relationship tips mentioned above and happily grow old with your partner. Now that's what we call a happy fairytale ending.