10 Great Marriage Resolutions for 2025
By Jimmy Sliwa
Most people make New Year resolutions alone.
While setting goals to better yourself is dandy, sharing goals with another person gives you more accountability.
I am far more likely to accomplish a goal if my wife is on board with me.
For example, last year we made a resolution to tackle our consumer debt. Having my wife on my team was a game changer. We held each other accountable and were able to pay of the truck and student loans.
Not to mention, celebrating a goal is more fun with a partner.
If you hope to level up your marriage in 2025, here are 10 great marriage resolutions to choose from.
Cheers to a new year and strong marriages!
1. Schedule Weekly Marriage Check-Ins
My wife and I tried weekly marriage meetings last year. The weeks we actually held a meeting, we felt more organized and on the same page. This is one of our personal marriage resolutions for 2025. If you and your wife want to be on the same page, holding weekly marriage meetings are a must.
- Why: Regular communication keeps your relationship strong and prevents misunderstandings from festering.
- How to Make it Happen: Choose a specific day and time each week to sit down together. Use a checklist or journal to guide your discussion and make it a distraction free time. For more info check out our article
2. Prioritize Monthly Date Night
As a reader of The Husband’s Club, you already know date nights are important for healthy marriages. Make date night a non-negotiable part of your routine in 2025. This will ensure you and your wife have undistracted time to connect.
- Why: Quality time together strengthens your bond and keeps the romance alive.
- How to Make it Happen: Start by securing a babysitter and put the date on the calendar. Treat it like any other important appointment. Aim to have a date night at least once per month. For the final touch, plan a mix of at-home and out-of-home dates.
3. Practice Gratitude Daily
If your marriage could stand to be more positive, try the practice of gratitude. It helps couples focus on the good aspects of each other and the partnership, rather than dwelling on flaws or challenges. It also encourages a reciprocal dynamic, where both partners are motivated to show kindness and thoughtfulness.
- Why: Gratitude fosters a positive and loving environment in your marriage.
- How to Make it Happen: End each day by sharing one thing you appreciated about your spouse for the day. Write it down if you want to keep a gratitude journal.
4. Crush a Shared Financial Goal
Every marriage needs momentum. If you want to make meaningful momentum in your marriage, set a financial goal together. In 2024 my wife and I set out to eliminate our consumer debt. We accomplished this and are feeling great about our future financial situation. Work together to achieve a financial milestone, whether it’s paying off debt, saving for a vacation, or building an emergency fund.
- Why: Teamwork in financial planning builds trust and strengthens your partnership.
- How to Make it Happen: Identify a goal (pay off debt, save for vacation, max out retirement). Create a budget and track progress together regularly.
5. Commit to Pray Together
If faith is a part of your lives, consider praying together regularly. Prayer is a powerful way to increase intimacy in your relationship. It does this by allowing each party to be vulnerable with one another. Routine prayer time together will transform any Christian marriage.
- Why: Shared prayer deepens your emotional and relational connection.
- How: Choose a specific time each day to pray with one another. It could be in the morning or the final minutes before bedtime. For more information on this topic, check out our article below.
6. Commit to One Healthy Habit
My brother and his wife are trying the carnivore diet this upcoming year. To avoid the pounds from creeping up they decided together to get healthy. Focusing on healthy habits as a marriage resolution is a powerful way to improve overall well-being. Healthy habits reduce stress, improve mood, and build resilience- all qualities that can make a good marriage.
- Why: Encouraging each other’s wellness creates a stronger and more energized partnership.
- How to Make it Happen: Set joint fitness goals, prepare healthy meals together, or take walks as a couple to stay active. Check in with one another regularly, but leave the judgement at the door.
7. Take a Monthly Marriage Sabbath
Life is busier than ever. If you and your wife feel too busy, a marriage sabbath may be the resolution for you. Dedicate one day a month to disconnect from work and technology and focus solely on your relationship. By prioritizing this sacred time, you are putting an emphasis on quality time.
- Why: Taking intentional time to relax and reconnect deepens your emotional bond.
- How: Choose a specific day each month to unplug and disconnect. Plan leisure activities to do that foster connection. Treat this day as “sacred” and don’t let other plans rob your marriage of a monthly sabbath.
8. Improve Your Conflict Resolution Skills
Marriage conflict is inevitable. But we can all agree that there is a healthy way to navigate marriage conflict. Commit this year to fight fair by improving your conflict resolution skills. Learning to navigate disagreements constructively can transform your marriage.
- Why: Learning how to fight constructively can decrease unnecessary tension in your marriage
- How: Read books or attend workshops on communication skills. Practice active listening and take breaks during heated arguments to regroup.
9. Learn Something New Together
This could be the year that you two finally accomplish that new hobby. Choose a hobby or skill you’ve both always wanted to try, like cooking, dancing, or learning a new language. Make it something that you would both enjoy.
- Why: Experiencing new things together keeps your relationship exciting and enriching.
- How to Make it Happen: Sign up for a class or pay for online tutorials. If you pay for it you are more likely to make it happen. Once it’s paid for dedicate time on the calendar to make sure it comes to fruition.
10. Plan a Vow Renewal
It’s always a good idea to revisit the purpose you got married in the first place. If you have been through a rough patch in your marriage, maybe a vow renewal should be in your future. This act of reaffirming your commitment can reignite the romance and strengthen the emotional connection between the two of you
- Why: A vow renewal is a terrific way to celebrate your journey and reaffirm your commitment to each other.
- How: Choose a meaningful date, invite loved ones, or keep it intimate. Decide on a location and write new vows to express your growth and love.
