Listening- You do not hear to reply. You listen to respond. Sometimes it is not about providing mutual suggestions or advice, it is about empathy, assurance and taking efforts to understand each other's points.
Respect- Mutual respect is important between couples. Never take each others' presence for granted. And always remember this: Never rat about your partner to others.
Shared Meaning: Engage in activities together. It is not always about eating together, watching movies and drinking wine. It is about involving in spiritual activities, playing chess, interacting face to face about each other's thoughts and emotions.
Intimacy: Sex is a masterpiece in relationship. This is about making love delicately and connecting deep. It is about understanding the needs and importance of each other's bodies. Heard this quote? "In love, you are important; in lust, I am important." Hence, be selfless not selfish. Learn to give and take when making love. Even if you are not making love, there should be hugging and cuddling and "a sense of touch," present in the relationship always.