Deciding to be with someone you love despite their imperfections takes courage. While strong feelings of love are necessary for every relationship, other decisions and actions need to be applied to keep the fire burning. There are countless ways to keep your relationship exciting and fresh, and we have shared eight of those magical things.
Schedule check-ins
Check-ins don’t have to be done physically. You can do a quick Facetime with your partner while they are on break, schedule a lunch appointment, send a text message or jump on a phone call. This leaves time for you to discuss things that happened that day, or make decisions about other days.
Share your highs and lows
In relationships, it is important to share the “better and worse” daily. Make it a fun lunchtime or dinner-time tradition to share a high point and a low point each day. This builds a stronger bond.
Always tell them about the little gestures you love and appreciate about them
Think of something you like about your spouse daily and tell them about it. This shows you appreciate and see the little gestures.
Reaffirm your love for them
Reaffirmation build’s stronger bonds between partners. Tell your partner you love them often, but don’t stop there. Also, tell them why you love them. Whatever it may be, say it loud and proud.
Maintain eye contact
Periodically glance at your partner affectionately. During discussions, instead of saying “I’m listening”, show your partner you are listening by looking them in the eyes and eliminating other distractions when you are having a conversation.
Sometimes, do without technology
Take out technology like phones, laptops, tabs, and more sometimes. This allows you to give your significant other your full attention.
Show kind gestures and physical attraction
A little romance and day-to-day physical affection can maintain a healthy relationship built upon good communication and trust. Hold hands in public, give hugs, and pecks.
Master the art of giving
Love is generous. Who said surprises must be saved only for holidays and birthdays alone? It’s time to take it one step further than the annual birthday cakes and Valentine’s Day cards. Master the art of buying gifts randomly and show love to them always.
