If you are really serious about making your
relationship work, there are several little rituals that you can incorporate
into your daily life.
Talking is the most important elements of a
healthy partnership. Happy couples typically say their relationship works
better when they can sit down one-on-one, share their feelings and work out
their frustrations. Talk about work, how your day is going, or something funny
that happened to you.
It doesn't have to be an hour-long session
each day. You simply have to set aside a few minutes for your special someone.
For example, do a "weather" check during the day. Call your partner
at home or at work to see how his/her day is going. By doing this, you will be
more in sync when you reconnect after work.
If you have a pet dog, how about walking it
together every night? The quiet time and fresh air can be your chance to focus
on each other. If you have missed each other during the day, be sure to catch
up at night right before going to bed. It is in this relaxed atmosphere that
you can unwind and tell your partner about your busy day.
When you live together, you may
automatically think you know everything about your lover. In reality though, it
is very easy for life to get in the way if you don't take the time to connect
with each other.
Part of a healthy sexual relationship
involves flirting with each other everyday. And it doesn't just have to be a
form of foreplay. Even on the nights when you are just too doggone tired to be
intimate in bed, flirting can be a fun way to keep the zest in your
relationship.
Don't forget to say "I love you,"
as much as possible throughout the day.
Life is serious enough. Sometimes you just
need to do something really silly. When you find the time, try reliving your
childhood by visiting an amusement park. Go on all the scary rides and eat all
the sweets you can until your stomach can take no more.
Kick back and watch a funny TV show that
both of you enjoy. Whatever you do, the important thing is to laugh and have
fun together.
Healthy relationships are made up of two
independent people who have their own personalities and interests. It's not
good for the relationship to be constantly joined at the hip. So also make a
daily habit of getting away from each other. Peruse your own hobbies and
interests.
Doing things separately gives you a chance
to fill in the blanks that your partner may not be able to fill for you. For
example, if one of you likes sports and the other likes the arts, use your
alone time to go to the gym or enroll in a painting class. At the end of your
day, you will find that you have more to talk about. It will help bring
freshness to the relationship, as you both continue to grow as people.
Along with developing your personal
interests, apart from one another, it is also essential to find something you
can do together. The emphasis is on finding an activity you can both enjoy.
Although your definition of fun may be going shopping, he may not enjoy being
dragged along.
The main thing is, fall in love again,
every day!
