[header] How to nurture the friendship between you and your spouse [title] Keep up to date with one another's lives. [step] It's easy to take your spouse for granted. If you see someone every day, you may forget to keep them informed on what's going on with you. <sep> (A) Also, make sure that you don't neglect one another's well-being. For example, if you're a single woman, while you have kids, make sure to stay updated about their day to day lives. (B) If your spouse sees every communication as a chance to learn new things about you, they won't be able to help you in the long run. [substeps] Try your best to keep up with the latest news. (C) However, sharing small things about your day-to-day life can help foster feelings of friendship. [substeps] Keep your spouse involved in your day-to-day life. (D) Too much talk can ruin the friendship and you may end up ending up resenting your spouse for doing what you ask. [substeps] Check emails and after hours email messages for updates or calls from your spouse.
C