Summary: Let’s face it, our spouses can get on our nerves! And once you retire, you’re gonna be spending even more glorious (or not so glorious) time together. In this episode, I talk with Lori Ann Davis on marriage advice after retirement.<br> Lori has over 28 years’ experience empowering individuals and couples to live richer, happier lives. I asked her to come on the show because she is the author of Unmasking Secrets to Unstoppable Relationships: How to Find, Keep and Renew Love and Passion in Your Life. <br> You want a marriage that is not only surviving but is actually thriving.<br> According to Lori, just because you don’t fight and your marriage seems OK, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is. She gives some great marriage advice after retirement.<br> Key Elements for working on your marriage (and Lori says yes, you have to work on your marriage all the time) <br> <br> * Constantly reconnect with each other<br> * Be interested<br> * Get to know them on a deeper level<br> * Make sure you are spending enough time together<br> * Talk about your expectations for this phase of your life<br> * Discuss your dreams and interests<br> <br> The Do’s and Don’ts<br> DO:<br> <br> * Discover who your spouse is<br> * Date each other<br> * Remember why you chose each other<br> <br> DON’T<br> <br> * Spend 24/7 together<br> * Rush into anything if you have grown apart<br> * Spend zero amount of time together<br> <br> What do you do if you have grown apart?<br> <br> * Sit down and start dating each other again<br> * Look for the positives and the good things<br> * Renew the passion and intimacy<br> * Flirt<br> * Sit next to each other<br> * Stop for a kissing break<br> * Entice<br> * Hold hands<br> * Leave a flirty message on the pillow or sent a flirtatious text<br> * Make out and be playful<br> <br> Lori and I also talk about when it’s time to get help for your relationship whether it is a counselor or a coach. Lori says the sooner you get help the better and don’t wait until you have given up.<br> Should you give marriage advice to a friend if they ask for it? Comment below if you have any thoughts on this subject.<br> Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-Secrets-Unstoppable-Relationships-Passion/dp/0692385282">Unmasking Secrets to Unstoppable Relationships: How to Find, Keep and Renew Love and Passion in Your Life.</a><br> Contact information: <a href="http://www.lorianndavis.com">www.lorianndavis.com</a><br> This post about retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on <a style="font-size: 14px;" href="http://rockyourretirement.com/">http://RockYourRetirement.com</a><br> <br>
