With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, a lot of spouses are trying to figure out how to romance their mate on this special day. But some couples have a head start on the celebration because they have figured out that making time for each other on a regular basis is linked to lots of relationship benefits.
According to The Date Night Opportunity, a report released by the National Marriage Project, couples who devote time specifically to one another at least once a week are markedly more likely to enjoy high-quality relationships and lower divorce rates, compared to couples who do not.
Specifically, the report found that couples who spend time together at least once a week:
* Are about three times more likely to report that they are “very happy” in their marriages.
* Report higher levels of communication and commitment.