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If you want to give your relationship the best possible chance to endure, there are three things you can do (listed below) to foster increased closeness with your partner. Be sure to also watch my Love Class video interview after the jump with Dr. Camen Harra, intuitive therapist who speaks on soul mate love and spirituality. This week’s empowerment advice columns are on being in love with two men and divine feminine power. -aa

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost of us know that over 50 percent of marriages end in separation. Sadly, many of these relationships could have survived if both parties had made a serious attempt at settling their differences. If you want to give your relationship the best possible chance to endure, there are three things you can do to foster closeness with your partner.

1. Make Loving Contact.

When romantic partners touch each other, their bodies release ample amounts of oxytocin.

Nicknamed the “love hormone,” oxytocin promotes deep affection and feelings of closeness. In fact, this natural hormone is so effective at creating bonds; researchers are conducting studies to see if oxytocin inhalants could be used by marriage therapists to help save failing relationships. In the meantime, you can naturally create more of this love hormone by snuggling with your partner as much as possible.

2. Take the Bedroom Seriously.

Yes, that too– but we’re talking about sleep.

When we don’t get enough sleep, it can be difficult to perform at work. Now, a recent study suggests that sleep deprivation can also tear at the fabric of relationships. Recently, Cosmopolitan Magazine highlighted research out of the University of California, Berkeley, which showed that sleep promotes feelings of gratitude between partners. On the other hand, the same study demonstrated that insufficient sleep can cause partners to feel less appreciative toward one another.

According to sleep expert Dr. Roger Roubal, insufficient sleep can cause big problems within a relationship, especially when one person is responsible for keeping his or her partner awake at night.

  • “Many of my sleep apnea patients land in my office at the behest of a frustrated partner,” he said. “When one partner keeps the other awake at night, resentment inevitably builds. Fortunately, through proper treatment, we can silence snoring; so partners can sleep comfortably and quietly together.”

According to a recent survey, nearly half of all Americans share a bed with a snorer. If you rank with this crowd, consider seeking help, before this common problem torpedoes your relationship.

3. Play Fair. (And Fight Fair.)

Far too often, couples build resentment by not shouldering their fair share of burdens and responsibilities. Sometimes this can mean not doing enough chores; other times, it can mean not trying hard enough to foster closeness within the relationship.

As with most things in life, you’re more likely to get something back if you put something forward. If your partner makes a real effort to please you, clearly voice your appreciation and do something nice in return. This is the best way to promote stronger feelings of fairness and equality.

No Magic Pill…

In the end, there’s no silver bullet that can take a struggling relationship out of a tailspin. Strong relationships are built on a foundation of little things: acts of kindness, thoughtfulness and good times.

If you want to build a stronger relationship, start by focusing on all the small things you can do on a daily basis to create a stronger bond.

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Blogger Ryan Lawrence writes for Off-Topic Media. Thanks to Dr. Roger Roubal of the Advanced TMJ & Sleep Center of Omaha for his contributions to this story. You can visit his website at www.whywesnore.com.

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