For example, if there are kids involved and one has a soccer game while the other has a baseball game, at the same time, offer to take one of the kids and your mate take the other. Whether married for thirty years or eight months, the outcome can be the same. Think of it like choosing a car. The next time the two of you are sitting in the car, at the grocery story, or standing in line at the theater, quietly reach over and take their hand. It will not be easy, but you can do it with the right help, attitude, and commitment. If possible, rent a limousine and have a bottle of champagne chilling before you get in.
Second, make the effort.
It is the same for marriage. Adopt a Family When the Christmas holiday starts getting closer, locate a family together from your church or local charity services that needs to be adopted for Christmas. Look at Paul Newman and Joanne Woodard, Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman, or Nancy and Ronald Regan.
Put all your errands and chores on hold and head to your nearest theater.