How to Strengthen Your Relationship: A Wedding Filmmaker’s Perspective

Practical ways to build a strong and lasting connection while dating, engaged, or married.

Building a strong and healthy relationship with your partner takes time and effort, but the rewards are immeasurable for you and your legacy. Whether you're in a new relationship or have been together for years, there are always ways to deepen your connection and grow your relationship. From communicating effectively to prioritizing quality time together, there are a variety of strategies that can help you strengthen your bond and build a foundation of love, trust, and mutual respect. In this blog post, we'll explore some practical tips for growing your relationship with your partner and fostering a happy and fulfilling partnership.

(Last updated May 2023)


What you can do today

Go on a walk together. It sounds simple, but there’s something really profound about it. Walking and talking, and enjoying nature is a simple way to reconnect. Especially after a busy day with lots of things going on.


What you can do this week

Download the Gottman Card Decks app and go through some questions together. These cards provide a series of questions and prompts that help you talk about things and/or do things that you likely would not have thought of by yourself. It’s super fun and really helpful!


What you can do this year

Read 8 Dates by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman. Reading this together and going on this series of eight dates will help you realign your relationship and have meaningful conversations so that you can be in a healthier place together.


Bonus Tips from Our Community

I asked my community what has helped them grow their relationship. Here’s some of their recommendations:

Read these books

  • Cherish by Gary Thomas

  • No Mere Mortals by Toby J. Sumpter

  • The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller

  • The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Do these things

  • Go to therapy

  • Know each other’s love languages

  • Know your enneagram numbers and how they relate to each other

  • Make an effort to stay off of screens. These tend to do more harm than good when it comes to fostering a lasting connection.


Something Missing?

What am I missing from this list? I’d love to hear from you! I’m regularly improving this list and would love your input. What has helped you and your partner foster strong communication and a relationship full of joy and love? Fill out the form below and I’ll consider adding it to this post for other couples see and benefit from!

Weddings, Lifestyle, FamilyGreg SandersResources