3 Things Happy Couples Do Together On the Regular

Steal these tricks for relationship bliss.

There are about a bajillion tips out there on how to keep the spark in your relationship alive and well, but unless you have loads of spare time, lingerie, and sexy candles we doubt you actually want to try them all.

To cut through all the fluff, we give you our Love Hall of Fame. After years of getting the goods from countless experts, studies, and real people (that means you), we've netted the tips for improving your bond that continuously bubble to the top—because they work.

Behold, the three simple moves you can use to steam things up again.

1. Meditate

Your heartbeats and breath will be in sync, making you feel more connected, and meditation is shown to put you in an empathetic, generous state of mind—perfect for sharing a chill evening together. As for its effect on sex, well, just consider where the Kama Sutra came from.

2. Cook

It's cozy and romantic, and you can eat healthily more easily than you can in a restaurant. As for choice of cuisine, studies show that spicy foods increase blood flow, which can boost arousal—Mexican tonight, anyone?

3. Vacation

And make it a beach getaway while you're at it. Taking time off is essential to your mental health, and studies show that being near a body of water has a stress-reducing effect. Plus: Couples who trek together tend to have more sex together.