Marriage Tips; Want to improve your sex life?

"The worst thing that can happen to a relationship is that a sex life becomes routine and boredom sets in."

But in today's fast-paced life, filled with dueling responsibilities, a sub-par or absent sex life is a common problem. When physical problems are not the root cause of a diminished sex life, many remedies exist to rekindle the flame of passion.

Much of the fix is grounded in communication and reprioritizing one's life to make time for love and sex. Sometimes couples need to focus on addressing unresolved conflicts between them, while other spouses just need to remember to have fun when the weight of life's responsibilities drags them and their sex life down.

Still others may just need to build time into their schedules to be together and let nature take its course. Simply setting aside date nights can jump-start one's love life. Through communication—both verbal and non-verbal — and listening, couples come to understand what ignites that spark in the other partner. That might be cuddling, leaving love notes for your partner to find, meeting at a motel for a wild night, trying out new sex techniques, introducing a vibrator or dozens of other potential turn-ons.

Pointers on keeping the spark alive~

• Treat your partner as if you're dating
• Romance your spouse outside the bedroom
• Plan a date night
• Talk with your partner
• Listen to your partner
• Understand your partner's sexual needs and desires
• Keep physically fit and attractive for your partner
• Maintain perspective on sex as life comes and goes
• Resolve any old conflicts as they will spillover to the bedroom
• Have fun and engage in foreplay, whether that's kissing, sexual banter or anything else
• Be adventurous and creative in and outside the bedroom
• Exercise, preferably together
• Stop smoking and get your partner to quit
• Watch your weight and cholesterol