Your marriage is starting to unravel at the seams. Both of you are on edge about everything little thing, there is constant bickering, and certainly no passion. Married life is feeling miserable. So, how can you save your marriage and keep your spouse? You can do it easily with these simple tips.

1. Be patient with each other. This situation did not happen overnight or even in a week, so do not expect overnight miracles either. Try to overlook the minor issues an not get exasperated and frustrated when he or she does not respond right away. Remember, patience is a virtue.

2. Have conversations with each other, but not arguments. Discuss the things both of you need and want from your marriage, but keep the words and the tone of your voice on a positive level. Realize that neither one of you will "win" and argument, but both of you "win" with positive discussions. Try to come to resolutions on your problems by tackling each one separately and learn the art of compromising.

3. Everyone loves to be praised so praise your spouse often for all of his or her good qualities and actions. Build each other up instead of tearing each other down. Sit down and make a list of your spouse's best qualities and all of the things that made you fall in love with him or her. Make a point to mention one of these each day or even several times a day. Doing this small action will show your partner that you do care and notice the good things about him or her.

4. Show your love. Look at your spouse in the eyes when he or she is speaking to show you care about what he or she has to say. Get physical. This can be as simple as a touch when you pass each other, a quick kiss, a wink, or a hug. These little actions can mean so much more than any spoken words.

5. Above all, be positive. Negativity in any relationship is not good. Not only does it harm you marriage, but it is not good for you physically either.

Hopefully, these tips helped to answer the question of how to save your marriage and keep your spouse. Sometimes the problems are much deeper and if this describes your situation, remember there is help available.