I am still learning what it really takes only married couples who have been married for over 30 years truly know what it takes, but here is what I have learned. I have learned that service to your spouse is huge. Not only does it allow you to show your lover how much you care, but in return you start to feel deeper love for them. My advice is even if you really rather not... serve the person you love, or want to love or anyone else that applies.
I will give you an good example my sweet husband proved this yesterday after we got done boating. I took the kids to the car and waited for everyone else to get the boat out of the water. It wasn't a very big deal to me, but as soon as my husband learned he came over took the kids from me and said he was sorry he didn't know I had them all by myself and took them sweetly from my arms and helped me take them to car. This is what service is all about.. I so love my man!