If you have ever seen a beautiful flower garden, it did not just happen. It took effort, work and attention. Saving your marriage is no different it will take some loving tender care.

For a marriage to stand strong it also needs some loving tender care.

Tender loving care (TLC) is something that everyone in a relationship wants from their spouse. This is one of the secrets that provides for a strong bond for people in love making each routine day full of meaning. Only when this is provided from the partner willingly day after day will the benefits of a healthy marriage be known.

Some of the ways show that little extra in tender loving care include

• Offer a back rub or massage to your partner

• Cook their favorite meal

• Give quiet time

• Avoid words of criticism

• Compromise

• Take care

• Express your love

• Do something special

A massage or back rub when your partner hasn’t asked for you to do so when soften their heart and provides for some great connecting time as well.

Cook your partner’s favorite meal or make something very special to share. This little bit of tender loving care will pay big dividends straight from the heart.

There are times when each other simply need some quiet time especially if they are experiencing problems at work or have other problems.

Overlook shortcomings and don’t be too quick to dish out criticism. Everyone has some areas to work on. Instead of criticism display loving tender care by building trust and respect while giving honor.

Compromise being willing to participate in something that your partner enjoys. Whether it be fishing or shopping do it and enjoy it.

Demonstrate your love by taking care of your partner. It may simply be making sure they eat healthy and get sufficient rest.

You should say to your partner I love you daily with real meaning. Touching, hugging, kissing and affectionate gazes into your partner’s eyes often will say much more than just words can.

Go out of your way to discover new ways you can demonstrate your love for your spouse. Make that next gift a gift from the heart rather than just a present to open.