Every couple starts out dreaming of happily ever after — but how close are you to yours right now?

(Even if your marriage feels pretty good right now, it can be so much better — and I’ll show you 7 quick ways to make that happen.)

It’s important to remember that there is a difference between lasting happiness and perfect happiness. Sometimes, couples confuse the two.

We are imperfect people, which means we lack the capability to be the perfect spouse. We have faults, flaws, and shortcomings – and this is okay!

So instead of looking or waiting for “perfect” happiness, maybe we should work towards building lasting happiness with our spouse. What do you think?

If you’ve been married for any length of time, then you know how marriage changes. But irrespective of ALL of that stuff, you and your spouse can do something pretty amazing today:

You can decide to start over.

You and your spouse can choose right now to give yourselves and your marriage a new beginning.

All of your yesterdays do not equal all of your tomorrows.Are you willing to give your marriage a new beginning – a fresh start? 

If you’re willing to give your marriage a fresh start, we’re genuinely excited for you, because great things can begin today.

So, here are 7 (count ’em) seven quick and fun ways to start over and begin building lasting happiness with your spouse:

1. Become the change you want your marriage to be
2. Renew your commitment to the marriage; divorce is not an option.
3. Forgive, forget, go forward!
4. Flirt, touch, and engage in public displays of affection.
5. Affirm your spouse’s special qualities.
6. Catch your spouse doing something good.
7. Dream again – and work together to make your dreams of lasting happiness come true.

Your fresh start begins with a single step — so why not take it today?