After a month of grey skies and rain, we spotted blue sky through the deck door and just grabbed the car keys. No reservations, no agenda — just five minutes down the road to our town's lake area for a walk in the sunshine. What followed was one of those simple afternoons that somehow feels like a lot. And somewhere in the middle of it, a bench by the water reminded us of a spontaneous picnic we'd had there years ago. Proof that the best days — and the best memories — don't need a big plan. Just the right person.

If we are expecting that being happy solves everything, and being happy is as simple as getting our way, well then we are in for a rough ride through this thing called marriage. But there is a surprising twist…

A few basic ingredients that keep us in the honeymoon mindset after more than 30 years!

What I found in myself was a guy aggressively pursuing career, neglecting personal development and when it came to marriage, I was coasting. Looking back, I think it is likely that she was too, but the only thing that I knew then was that I could be better and up my game.

The simple intimacy of spending time alone and talking is of infinite value for your relationship.

Plain and simple, this is our biggest life tip yet

In a healthy happy marriage YOU are that person for your spouse, and they are that person for you. No question. No hesitation. It’s in the vows, remember?