Is your fridge filling up with holiday engagement announcements? It’s understandable if the season has you longing to rekindle the spark in your relationship to keep you warm during the winter months. However, it’s important to understand basic relationship foundations and healthy habits.

Many allow unhealthy habits to dominate their relationships, leading to the need for couples therapy. Avoid that path by educating yourself on the building blocks of a successful and healthy relationship—respect, trust and love.

There are also many habits you can practice with your partner that have been proven to keep the intensity of your love strong. Prepare yourself for the love of your life with the information below.