7 WAYS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR PARTNER AND REKINDLE YOUR LOVE
1. Commit to spending quality time together on
a regular basis:
Even during very busy and stressful times, a few minutes of really sharing and
connecting can help keep bonds strong.
2. Find something that
you enjoy doing together, whether it is a shared hobby, dance class, daily walk, or sitting over
a cup of coffee in the morning.
3. Try something new
together: Doing new things together can be a fun way to connect
and keep things interesting. It can be as simple as trying a new restaurant or
going on a day trip to a place you’ve never been before.
Couples are often more fun and playful in the early stages of
a relationship. However, this playful attitude can sometimes be forgotten as
life challenges or old resentments start getting in the way. Keeping a sense of
humor can actually help you get through tough times, reduce stress, and work
through issues more easily.
4. Focus on having fun
together: Think
about playful ways to surprise your partner, like bringing flowers or a
favorite movie home unexpectedly. Learn from the “play experts” together.
Playing with pets or small children can really help you reconnect with your
playful side. If it’s something you do together, you also learn more about your
partner and how he or she likes to have fun.
5. Make a habit of
laughing together whenever you can: Most situations are not as bleak as they appear to be when
you approach them with humor.
6. Learning how to play
again: A little
humor and playful interaction can go a long way in relieving tense situations
and helping you see the brighter side. If you’re feeling a little rusty, learn
more about how playful communication can improve your relationship, and for fun
ways to practice this skill.
7. Keeping outside
relationships and interests alive: No one person can meet all of our needs, and expecting too
much from someone can put a lot of unhealthy pressure on a relationship. Having
friends and outside interests not only strengthens your social network, but
brings new insights and stimulation to the relationship, too.