6. No Debates
If you know that you and your mate have proven differences in opinion on certain subjects, avoid those subjects. As an example, if you are a Republican and your mate is a Democrat, politics should probably be avoided. As the two of you identify new topics that could cause a debate session, stop the conversation before it even gets started.

7. Filler Talk
If you are married, especially with children, break out of the habit of talking about nothing. Many times, families will be sitting around the dinner table and the conversation consists of, "Do you like your carrots?", or "I wonder what is on TV tonight?" Instead, change your strategy to include real questions, showing real interest. Replace the normal, "Did you have a good day at work?" with "Tell me what you did at work today." Even if you do not understand everything being said, listen with interest. It is not that you are so
much interested in the work, but your mate's life.

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8. Re-establish old traditions
If you and your mate had a tradition of some kind when you first got together, dust if off and breathe life back into it. Perhaps you met after work Friday at the local pub for a drink, washed your cars together every Saturday morning, or attended church together on Sunday. Whatever if was, re-establish the tradition.