Even if you have a long-term partner who you simply cannot imagine living your life without, or have been married for decades, there may well be some things you feel unable, or simply have never thought about, talking over with your spouse.

So, in the interest of full disclosure and scintillating conversation, here are four traditionally ‘taboo’ conversations to initiate with your beloved spouse.

1. Ambitions

First off, even though your wife or husband may thoroughly enjoy their job and professional responsibilities and are happy and fulfilled within it, just like everyone else on the planet, there will inevitably be at least one thing, be learning how to play the piano or visiting the Taj Mahal, that they have not yet accomplished.

Often, it can be easier to live in the present and simply discuss what is happening in the here and now with your spouse, but talking about what they would most like to do that they have not yet been able to do is a surefire way to nourish a higher level of intimacy.

2. Childhood Trauma

Now, it may well be the case that neither one of you has had to go through anything particularly traumatic in your childhood and even if one or both of you did, you could shave healthily and work through said incident at the time.

However, if you are, for example, aware that your husband hates his birthday and never wants any fuss at all, this could be something you could talk about together, work through it and make for happier and more enjoyable birthdays for him in the future.

3. Sex Toys

It may well be the case that your sex life between you and your spouse could not be better, but if you would like to have more excitement and indeed intimacy in the bedroom, then look for a sex store near me and try something new.

From sex toys themselves to more decorative and alluring underwear, spicing things up in the bedroom and talking about what you both enjoy, is a sure-fire way to improve your relationship for the long term.

4. Opposite Sex Friends

The fourth taboo to start communicating with each other about is related to that friend at work your husband has who you have only met a couple of times but often refer to when talking about work. Conversely, perhaps your wife has started a new job recently and works closely with her male boss or colleague.

Now, the bottom line and most treasured, core value of any relationship is trust, and as long as you trust your partner and they, in turn, trust you right back, then there is nothing to worry about. However, even if your relationship is a strong and happy one, you should always discuss, in a tactful way, how you are feeling about this new friend or colleague and maybe arrange for a lunch or dinner date so you can all sit down together.