Four Tips
to Keep Romance Alive
Four Tips to Keep Romance Alive
After being with your partner for years,
your relationship can begin to seem a bit – stale. If you’re
beginning to feel those loving feelings wane, and are wondering
how to get them back, take heart! There are some simple steps to
take to begin feeling as if your partner is the best thing that
ever happened to you, all over again. Use these four tips to
help rekindle your old flame, and keep your romance alive!
- Remember When
Take time to remember all the good
things that you noticed about your partner when you met. After
all, when you were falling in love, you weren’t focused on the
work boots he consistently leaves in the middle of the living
room rug, or the toothpaste splatters she always forgets to wipe
out of the bathroom sink. Take time to think back to what made
you fall in love with your spouse in the first place, and really
focus on that for a few days. You may find your self dreamy-eyed
all over again!
- Accept Who They Are
There will be
some things about your partner that you simply will have to
accept. If you chose someone who is a grouch in the morning,
chances are you’re stuck. Personality traits and habits are
likely to stick around, so you should begin to accept these and
work around them. Develop systems that allow your partner to be
who they are, while allowing you to accomplish the things you
need to do.
- Recognize the ways They Say “I Love
You”
You may have
envisioned flowers and candy once a week, and romantic candlelit
dinners, only to find the harsh reality is very different. Take
a good look around, and look at the ways that your partner
does say “I Love You”. Does he cook dinner every Friday
night, like clockwork? Rub your back as you’re falling asleep?
Little things mean a lot – take the time to look for them, and
you may be pleasantly surprised.
4. Plan for Couple Time
In the hustle and
bustle of our busy lives, it can be far too easy to neglect each
other. Pick a night, and make it “date night”. Take turns
planning a special activity for you and your partner to enjoy.
This is your special time, so protect it at all costs. Spend
this time simply enjoying one another’s company. Think of it as
an investment in your relationship – one that will pay off with
huge dividends!
Relationships take time and energy to grow
and prosper. Invest some time in your relationship this week –
you’ll be amazed at the results! Change your mindset to one of
gratitude for the relationship you have. Look for the positive
aspects by remembering when you met, and accepting your mate for
who they are. Take time to recognize the ways that they are
telling you they love you, even if they differ from what you had
imagined. Plan time in your busy schedule to simply enjoy each
other’s company. Overall – relax and enjoy being together. Your
relationship will benefit, and you will be happier together.
Marcia Chumbley is a work at
home mom and grandmother in Minnesota. She is the owner of a
Christian Work From Home Moms and Grandparents web site at
http://www.faithfulgrannies.com. Bringing
generations of Christian Work From Home Moms, Grandmothers,
Parents, Boomers and Families together while providing
resources, inspiration and affordable advertising while
balancing the work at home experience.
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