Some people still avoid meditating because they believe that it’s some sort of religious practice. But meditating is simply about getting quiet, breathing deeply and calming your senses so that

you can release tension and stress. However, there are TONS of health benefits that come with doing it. Meditating makes you more optimistic, increases your focus and significantly improves your immune

system. It can also decrease depression symptoms, heighten clarity and serve as a physical buffer against pain (click here to read about more benefits). And just think, if

it can do all of this for you, how much more powerful will it be if you and your wife do it together? Wanna give it a try? Click

href="http://www.yourtango.com/201173188/meditating-together" target="_blank">here for tips on how to get some mutual meditation going.

Many people think that travel is only about leisure and fun. That’s partly true, but it comes with its own set of health benefits too. Aside from the fact that getting off

of the grid can reduce your stress levels, guess what? Travel can also give your immune system a real boost as well. As you travel, your body gets exposed to

a variety of antibodies. As that happens, your immune system becomes much stronger. Becoming more culturally aware also sharpens your mind. And, if you decide to incorporate a little exercise

into your vacation (like hiking or doing some water activities) that can help to keep you and yours in shape too. Plus, not enough can be said for what traveling as

a couple does when you’re looking to detach from the routine of your life and get a little quality time in.

Not to get all up in your business but, when’s the last time the two of you had some morning sex? Did you know that it can improve your health

too? The oxytocin that kicks in will help you to wake up on the right side of the bed so that you’ll be happier and more productive. Since a good

session (25 minutes or more) is a nice workout, you can sleep in a little later and skip the gym that day. Orgasms release stress and bring more oxygen to

the brain so that you can think more clearly. And, if you have a big meeting or appointment coming up that you’re not looking forward to, morning sex can relax

you. (Morning sex, anyone?)

Have you ever read The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts? It’s a great read. Bottom line is according to the author Dr. Gary Chapman,

there are five ways that love is best expressed. One of the challenges in relationships is that we give what we want to receive from others instead of what they

actually need. Spending some time understanding the love languages and learning your spouse’s (click here to take an online test) can help to bring the two of you

closer together. Come to think of it, reading more relationship books in general can be a smart move. No time? Remember there are audio books these days. Another must-read is

href="https://www.amazon.com/His-Needs-Her-Building-Affair-Proof/dp/0800719387/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1482802628&sr=1-1&keywords=his+needs+her+needs" target="_blank">His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage by Dr. Willard F. Harley Jr. It’s a classic.

Your marriage is not going to survive if you’re not willing to forgive. That’s because your spouse isn’t perfect, and neither are you. Putting forth the conscious effort to pardon

the mistakes and offenses of your wife while she does the same, it will not only strengthen your bond—it's also really good for your health. Not forgiving raises stress levels, can put

unnecessary pressure on your heart, cause your blood pressure to sky rocket and damage your immune system. Is any of this worth it? Definitely not. Make it a practice to

be more forgiving in the New Year, for sure.

It continues to be a fact that one of the main reasons why marriages fail is due to financial stress and strain. If you own a house, you’re probably going

to have some debt for a while. But other than that, work extra hard to get totally out of debt. If that means less eating out and entertainment, so be

it. Put that money towards investing into a financial advisor and watch how much your world changes and the anxiety in your marriage lightens. If you’d like some proven tips for

how to have less financial pressure in 2017, click here so that you and yours can have a fun and anxiety-free new year!