Miranda Lambert Lays Out Three Rules for Keeping a Relationship Strong

It seems country power couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are always giving acceptance speeches, and during those emotional moments, they never fail to mention their gratitude for each other. That's because in order to maintain a maintain a thriving, love-filled relationship, the power couple follows a few simple guidelines.

Lambert recently told E Online! her three rules for keeping a relationship strong.

1. Communicate - Lambert encourages communication, which is made even easier today through our modern technology. She says, "If you can't jump on the phone to chat with your significant other, keep up the texting."

2. Make Time for Each Other - With Lambert's Locked and Reloaded Tour and Shelton's involvement in 'The Voice,' the two superstars have incredibly busy schedules, but she insists that time together is incredibly important. "Make time for him at least once a week," she reveals.

3. Show Some Puppy Love - Everyone knows that Lambert loves dogs, and she believes it's important to keep your relationship with your two-legged significant other strong... by investing in four-legged friends. "I'm a passionate dog lover," she says. What better way to add some spice to your relationship than by inviting a furry friend into your home?

Lambert's practical advice is yet another reason why the Texas-bred songstress is so relatable -- both onstage and off. We're excited to get another glimpse of the fun-loving star during her performance at the 2013 Grammys on Sunday night (Feb. 10).