Make time for romance. No matter how long you and
your partner have been together, you should make time for romantic
moments at least once a week. Have a "date night," where you do nothing
but talk, enjoy a nice meal, and see a good movie together. You can also
plan more elaborate romantic adventures, such as trips to the beach,
long hikes, or a night spent stargazing. Whatever you do, keep it
consistent, and make sure that you can spend at least a few hours of
quality time with your loved one, when all you want to do is enjoy your
love and your relationship.
Relationship
- When you're being romantic, you should really take the time to connect. Talk about your dreams, fears, and goals -- not about who is going to do the laundry or pick up the kids.
- You should plug a "date night" into your weekly schedule, and make this a sacred event that no visits from friends or work obligations can overrule.
Take the time to compliment your loved one. You may
be thinking, "I've been with my partner for five years -- he or she must
know how much I love her by now." This is logical thinking, right?
Wrong. Though you may know in your heart exactly how special your loved
one is and how much he or she means to you, you should still let him or
her know how much she means to you, and that you appreciate all of his
or her unique qualities. Make a goal of complimenting him or her at last
once a day with something fresh and meaningful.
- Don't take your partner's looks for granted. If you're dressed up for a date, let him or her know she looks nice -- or let him or her know how beautiful they are when they are just watching TV in their everyday clothes.
- Let your partner know about all of the things that they have done to improve your life. Saying things like, "I never could have done this without you," or "I'm so lucky to have you here during this crisis," will help your partner know how helpful and supportive they are.
- Take the time to let your partner know about all of your favorite aspects of his or her personality, whether it's his or her sense of humor, or his or her ability to charm a new person as soon as he or she meets them.
Take the time to say "I love you." You should
say "I love you" every day to your partner -- and mean it. Don't say it
because you're too busy, because you think they should already know
that, or because you're in the middle of an argument. You can never say
it enough. When you say "I love you," look into your partner's eyes and
give them all of your attention to let them see that you really mean it.
Make the time for fun with your partner. Love isn't
all about appreciating each other, managing conflict, and being romantic
-- it's also about being fun and even just plain silly. Make the time
to do something truly fun with your partner, whether you see a comedian,
spend hours telling corny jokes, or go to an amusement park and laugh
your heads off. Don't underestimate the positive impact that laughing
with your partner can have on your relationship.
- It's true: a couple that laughs together stays together. Carve out some time for laughter every day.
Make time to pursue new interests with your partner.
If you want to keep your relationship fresh, then you should take the
time to pursue new interests with your partner so everything doesn't
feel so "old hat." You can take an exercise or dance class together,
delve into a collection of classic movies, or travel to a completely new
place together. Though developing a routine that makes you happy can
help a relationship, making time for new interests or hobbies is equally
important so that your relationship can grow.
- Taking a salsa class together can make your relationship sexier and more fun.
- Start exploring nature together. Taking hikes or walks through pretty scenery together can improve your moods and help you appreciate nature -- and each other.
