Nothing in life is guaranteed, and when it comes to the promise of “forever after,” marriage is no exception. To get a pulse on just what it takes to keep a happy and healthy marriage in check, we sat down with relationship expert Tara Caffelle, who’s been in the coaching field since 2008. Tara uses simple and effective strategies to help couples elevate their relationships and connect in ways that will prove to be both lasting and transformative. Says Tara, “…there are things, simple things we can do, to stay connected and together. None of it is complicated or even the “work” we are told it takes to keep a relationship alive. Yes, there is effort, but doesn’t have to be hard.” To help you on your relationship journey, read on for Tara’s 15 tips to “divorce-proof” your marriage!
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Date nights

Say goodbye when you part each day

Make time for a greeting when you reconnect at the end of the day

Acknowledge each other for your contributions

Put each other first

Stop yourself from criticizing

Skin-to-skin contact

Determine what your love language is
One source Tara recommends is 5lovelanguages.com. Here, you can "find your love language and then talk about how you prefer to show and receive love to get on the same loving page together.”

Be proactive

Ask your partner to weigh in on your life

Save your kindest words for home

Create rituals of meaning

Be a team

Don’t divorce

Cheerlead
“When we have a relationship that is nurturing and caring, it ripples out to our lives; our children and extended family know they can lean into it and feel secure, our co-workers and employees are inspired by what we model, and we grow and continue to evolve in a place of freedom and support. Happy marriaging!”