We joked about it this morning on the Twister, but with the average couple spending only around 4 minutes of quality time together, it is of utmost importance you make that time GOOD! Right?  Well as you lift our mouse in unison uttering "hell yeah" at your computer, the question remains... Well, how do you do that?!  What keeps relationships alive and pulsing?  What makes him/her miss you when he/she is away?  What keeps you connected through road trips, dirty diapers and 3 am feedings or conference room presentations or worse money challenges, layoffs or illness and even the death of loved ones?  There are certainly key ingredients each couple must search to find on their own, but are some good basics.  

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are gracing TV screens, as well as radio speakers more now that ever, so people are noticing them not just individually but as a new "Hollywood Power Couple!"

E! Online recently caught Miranda on the Red Carpet and begged the question what keeps yours spicy?  Here's what she had to say...  

1. Communicate. "If you can't jump on the phone to chat with your significant other, keep up the texting," Lambert says. Seriously, try this out! A simple text with those three little words during a workday can make the world of difference.

2. Make time. "Make time for him at least once a week," she says. No matter how busy your week is, you need at least one night just the two of you to rekindle the flame.

3. Show some puppy love. No kids yet? Adopt a dog to add even more fun and love to your relationship! "I'm a passionate dog lover," she says. "Don't forget your four-legged friends need unconditional love too!

What do you think of Miranda's relationship tips? What are yours?