Believe it or not, it is easier to get a divorce than get married in America. I dare say, part of the reason why many marriages failed is knowing there is an easy way out even if the marriage was still salvageable at that time. However, we seniors belong to an era when marriage was a sacred thing that two committed persons engage in—until death intervene–at the very least, and divorce meant you failed. Apparently, these are things of the past now.

While we don’t condone divorce, we are all for saving marriages. Like I said earlier, marriage should mean staying committed to your partner and along with commitment comes the desire to make it work. Here are my favorite tricks in keeping the marriage alive even in your golden years:

•    Drop the inhibitions. So what if you can no longer lose that extra pound you’ve been battling since you gave birth to your firstborn? That’s not reason enough for seniors to hide their personalities—the one your partner fell in love with. Now that the kids are gone and you have all the time in the world, why not bring back the desirable you and make your partner fall in love with you all over again?
•    Believe in the power of words. You won’t believe how far positive affirmation can go. However, the only way to affirm your loving feelings is through words. Let your partner know how much you love and care for them.
•    Try something different today. Being in a marriage for only-God-knows-how-many years has a way of putting you and your partner in a monotonous everyday life which, by the words itself denote boredom. Doing something different every now and then not only breaks the ice but also introduces possibilities to senior marriage.
•    Leave no room for grudges. Sure your partner accumulated enough mistakes to fill a dam during your years together however, harboring that “dam” and carrying it around will only make your marriage as bitter as a balsam pear.
•    Recapture the moments. Try doing the things you and your partner did during courtship or perhaps visit places that are memorable to your relationship like where you had your honeymoon back then.
•    Spend some time apart. Not because you grew tired of seeing your partner everyday but to break the monotony. Like a breath of fresh air.
•    Count your blessings. Instead of focusing your energy in spotting his or her undesirable traits, why not start counting those you find endearing and appreciate those qualities your partner has.