10 ways to keep the spark alive in your marriage with every passing year

1) ‘Tis a date night!

Going on dates never gets out of fashion. Who does not love going on dates with their partner and reminiscing the most romantic times of your lives? Dates can be romantic as well as fun. From dinner dates to movie dates, to painting dates, to dates where all you do is enjoy each other’s company in the presence of the most beautiful sunset, these are the dates that make the best memories.

Along with going on such dates, one can also try doing things that people don't usually do on dates. For example, as a couple, you can take your partner for a rock climbing session, make a fun new recipe, take classes together, take a train going nowhere, or even go wine tasting! Other than this, you can also sneak somewhere, carry a scavenger hunt for your partner, go to an escape room or simply stargaze at a planetarium. Such dates are extremely fun and make your bonding closer than ever.

2) Gift something special

Gifts are one of the best ways to keep the bond alive. We all love gifts, especially the ones that are personalized and make one feel special and remembered. Don't they say, “There is no special occasion to gift something to someone.” Well, there are a variety of things to gift someone despite the occasion. You can gift a personalized magazine to your spouse, with your pictures and memories in written form. That’s right! You can get a magazine customized in any way you like, adding your favorite pictures, the year you took those pictures and the memory you have with it.

You can also gift a frame with your favorite picture together, a customized keychain, a caricature, some jewelry, a mug, or even a customized pillow to keep with them forever.

3) Re-do your wedding shoot with your wedding dresses

Wedding dresses are always special. It reminds one of the days they got married and tied the knot forever. Married couples can dress up the same way they did on their wedding day and reminisce about those times. One can also do a photo shoot with the wedding dresses and relive the day.

Re-doing your wedding shoot and wearing your wedding dresses is an amazing way to spark up your marriage. This will make you realize how far you’ve come and what a wonderful journey it has been, having each other by your side. And let’s face it, there’s always a desire to relive happy moments just one more time.

4) Go on a short trip

Now, this just opens all the doors! Who does not love going on mini vacations and trips? Taking a small break from a hectic life is a must for everyone, not only couples. Every time life hits a pause, one must take a getaway trip, refresh and come back. Couples can go to many places for a short vacay. Places like Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Saputara, Goa, Pondicherry, Udaipur, and much more that help rekindles love.

Going on a short trip helps in ways one couldn’t imagine. The couple can click romantic pictures, go on walks, go sightseeing, and also go on different adventures. In short, a mini vacay is an endearing way to keep the spark alive in your marriage.

5) Make fun tik-toks and reels

‘Cause following the trend is a must! Nowadays couples love making reels and tik-toks that are entertaining. You can make reels that are trending or reels that are for couples. Shooting videos is fun but shooting with your partner is even more fun. You get to share love, laughter, and joy. As addictive as these reels are, they also help in bringing two people closer since you spend almost 3-4 hours making one reel.

So if you try to make a reel with your partner, don't forget to make this a timely thing!

6) Do fun challenges

Nowadays, there are various challenges on social media that people take up and post online. You can take up any challenge, either from social media or the internet and do it as a fun activity. This would give birth to a healthy competition that would eventually bring you guys closer than before.

Challenges like who cooks the best food, how well y’all know each other, who is better at painting, testing the strength challenge, and much more. These challenges are fun and lively for any couple, no matter the years passed.

With these ways, you are sure to spark up your marriage life in ways you couldn’t imagine. If you know more about such ways that help a couple rekindle their love, tell us in the comments below!