Marriage does more to alter a person than any other relationship. You change in several ways -- physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Married Couples Look Alike: Fact or Fiction?

Studies have shown that with the passage of time, couples start to look alike. They share similar personalities and even physical traits. Many factors play a role in this phenomenon. For instance, the food, choice of career, personal attributes, and preferences eventually affect both the man and woman.

This redefines their personalities to make them look alike.

Married Couples Drift Apart

It is common for couples to drift apart after years of living together. Your spouse and you may have shared similar thoughts, beliefs, and preferences in the early stages of your marriage. But gradually, you may have adopted new thoughts, ideas, and preferences. To expect your husband's dreams and aspirations to be perpetually aligned with yours is asking for too much. Sometimes, you may have conflicting interests.

Does that mean that the marriage is bound to fail?

Not at all!

To keep your marital relationship healthy, it is important to make room for your personal growth. At the same time, you must know where to draw the line. Personal growth cannot be at the cost of your relationship. Likewise, your marriage cannot completely stifle your growth. True, adjustments will have to be made. Sometimes sacrifices may be inevitable. But to deny yourself life-altering opportunities for the sake of marriage may cause bitterness and resentment.

You need to question how important it is for you to pursue your desires and how it would affect your relationship. Having weighed all the options, your husband and you need to arrive at a workable solution to ensure that your marriage does not suffer. To gain a deeper understanding about relationships, read these relationship quotes.

Say, "I Love You" to Your Husband as Often as Possible

How often do you tell your husband that you love him? An occasional gift or card on Valentine's Day or birthday is not enough. To keep the spark alive in your marriage, you need to be more expressive. Marriage requires mutual give and take, and it is the duty of both partners to kindle the flame of love. Gifting is a good idea, though expensive gifts are not necessary. A sweet love message, a hug, or a kiss is all you need to express your deepest love. Use these "I love my husband" quotes to express your love. Rekindle the romance and build a strong foundation for an everlasting marriage.

Simone de Beauvoir

To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job.

Gloria Tellies

You are such a blessing in my life. The kids are so happy and you keep all of us so happy. You are the man that any woman would want in her life. Thank you so much for being what you are.

Rhonda Wellie

Sweetness flows from you like honey. You are so precious to me, more precious than all the money. Can there be anyone as loving as you? You say you love me everyday, and yes I love you too.

Kimberly Johnson

Like a flying bird you came into my life. Your love was the strength that let me take the plunge. I didn't think that I would ever be this way but you have changed all things for me.

Kate Hamsworth

Faithfulness flows from you, gratefulness is what I feel for you. No matter where we are in life, I know that you will always be there for me like a guiding star.

Jake Distill

You are more precious than diamonds to me. You have not just a husband but a companion and the best person that I have found in this world. I love you beyond what words can express.

Jennifer Ronald

I am glad that you work hard for us, I am glad that you provide for us. There are several things that you do and for so many reasons, I keep loving you.

Tory Derek

I love you like crazy and you have got my mind hazy. I am so happy that I have a life partner like you. There is so much of peace in my heart, now that you are in my life.

Leona Wilson

When I look into your eyes, I see my happy future. The days spent with you have been the most beautiful days of my life and if I had to do it all over again, I would still choose you as my loving husband.

Elizabeth I

I do not want a husband who honors me as a queen, if he does not love me as a woman.

Ruby Walks

Even though many years have passed by, I still feel so loved by you. It still feels like just yesterday when we got engaged and then after a little while got married. I love you so much!

Angelina Jolie

Sometimes I think my husband is so amazing that I don't know why he's with me. I don't know whether I'm good enough. But if I make him happy, then I'm everything I want to be.

B. R. Ambedkar

The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.

Carnie Wilson

My husband and I are best of friends first and foremost. We fight like cats and dogs, but never stay mad for long. I was lucky to find him, he is in every way, my soul mate.