Shifting your thoughts from negative to positive has profound effects on your outlook, stress level, and health. This same shift can greatly enhance your relationships. For every ONE negative interaction in a relationship, FIVE positive interactions are needed to make up for that one negative.

Research has found that the quality of the interactions during the first three minutes of a conversation between newly married couples about a marital conflict predicts marital stability years later. Specifically, stable marriages display more positive emotions and less negative emotions during the first few minutes of a conversation.

It is important to rebound from negative interactions and interact positively with your partner afterwards. In a study of communications between couples, those who displayed fewer negative emotions in conversation following a negative exchange were much more likely to be happy together.

Follow these rules for a to inculcate the positive vibes in a relationship

• Accept each other for who you are. Don't try to change the other person.
• Identify and compliment the characteristics that you admire about the other person.
• Nurture affection in the relationship.
• Learn and practice listening skills.
• Learn and practice conflict resolution skills.
• Have a fun time together.
• Learn your partner's love language.
• Be a united team.
• Learn from mistakes.
• Honour commitments.

The expectation is that your new partner will supply a consistent stream of love and approval. However, expectations meet reality and the emotional challenges of real life can be quite complicated. The anxiety can be high - the responsibility, the time pressures, and the daily decision-making. In addition, the differences between a couple that they were suppressed during the courtship, will likely surface, sooner verses later. It is your hands to make sure the path ahead is a smooth sail, so start building the blocks to happier marriage ahead!