13 Possible Ways To Fall Back in Love With Your Partner

Valuable tips to help you rekindle your lost love.

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When you fall in love, you hope that the love will continue forever. However, the relationship may become monotonous and tedious over time. It may reach a point where you wonder how to fall back in love with your partner.You may miss those good times when you and your partner were deep in love and had spent beautiful times together. You laughed together, crafted countless memories, flirted to no end, and held each other close. But now, you may not be feeling the spark anymore. You may feel like something is missing and want to experience everything all over again.

In this post, we talk about how to fall in love with your partner once again and keep that spark alive.

Is It Possible To Fall Back In Love?

If you genuinely want to be with your partner and don’t want to let go of your relationship, chances are you can fall back in love. If you still remember the good times of your romantic relationship and miss them, the spark is still there and just needs to be reignited.

Busy lives, mid-life crises, disagreements, children, or finances, no matter the reason for your drifting apart, your relationship deserves a second chance. Because love deserves a second chance. A little effort and time can help replace the wrongs with the right.

Ways To Fall Back In Love 

Falling back in love with your partner is easy when you strongly want to. That said, you should be willing to be flexible and adjust your needs to accommodate the needs of the relationship. Here, we have some tips to help you with that.

1. Stay honest to yourself 

Before anything else, ask yourself if you really want to get back with your partner. Once you have clarity about wanting to be with them, taking the next steps would be easier.

Make a list of reasons you want to be with your partner. If you have been in a flawed relationship, ask yourself if you are ready to forgive and move on with the same person. When all your answers are a firm ‘yes,’ then you can think of what to do next to get your love back.

2. Avoid negative or obstructive communication 

Silence and critical talking are two common forms of negative communication in a relationship. They do more harm and no good. So set your anger aside and freely express your feelings. You may ask your partner to do the same.

Talk and figure out what has changed, what’s going wrong between you, and how you can resolve the matter. This will help you understand and bridge the gaps that were caused due to miscommunication. Lay everything out on the table, remove what’s hurting you and add what you need to steer your love life in the right direction. Just make sure that you choose your words carefully and sensibly, to not hurt one another.

3. Say no to the blame game

When something goes wrong in the relationship, try not to blame your partner immediately.  Assess the situation and own your mistakes if you are responsible for a problem. If your partner is the one at fault, try to forgive and avoid holding grudges if you want to move forward. That does not mean you should let them get away with their mistakes.

Both partners must be willing to be accountable, rather than blame each other, to make the relationship work.

4. Don’t have any expectations 

‘Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed,’ said Alexander Pope.

We all have expectations from people, especially our loved ones. But expectations can also lead to disappointments, which can make you frustrated and unhappy. Understand that not everything in the world happens as you want it to. Your partner may also not act exactly like you want them to. So, your expectations may not always be fulfilled.

To stay happy and content in a relationship, and to make things work again, try to let your expectations go.

5. Be kind to your partner

Kindness can change a life. Instead of hating, degrading, or criticizing someone, you can be kind and get what you want in return. Kindness and love can let you both forget whatever has happened in the past and look ahead to a better future.

To bring back the lost love in between you, be generous and easy-to-approach.

6. Make a note of all the things you love about your partner

You did fall in love with the person who you seem to have difficulty connecting with now. What was so appealing about them then? Why were you smitten by them? Make a list of all the things about your partner that you were attracted to or you admired back then. Was it the sense of humor, the generous nature, the charm or positive vibes? Or was it their outgoing nature, the silliness, boldness, or their personality in general?

Make a list. But know that people change over the years and your partner may not be the exact same person that they once were when they met you. But deep down all the superficial things, they could still be the kind and loving soul you fell for. Find them in your partner, and you’d fall back in love with them as you did before.

7. Make your partner feel special

Winston Churchill said, ‘Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.’

If you desire to make everything work again, you should step forward to rekindle those feelings. To bridge the gap with love, you need to make some effort and let your partner know how important he or she is for you. Little things such as appreciating, surprising, and expressing your emotions are enough for both of you to fall back in love.

That’s not impossible to try, is it?

8. Hold on to physical intimacy

When emotional intimacy is amiss, physical intimacy can come to your rescue, by tending to your wounds and repairing the damaged surface. After certain years, it may be difficult to express your love and affection as you used to. When your words fail you, you can try the power of touch. Physical intimacy or lovemaking is the key to togetherness.

We tell you how.

Oxytocin or the love hormone is a peptide hormone that stimulates relationship-building and sexual activity. Touching your partner, even kissing or holding hands promotes positive connection, which can play an important role in making you fall in love once again (1).

9. Don’t be bitter 

Bad things happen. Sometimes your partner does something wrong, and at times it is you who does something you shouldn’t have. Take a break, figure out what went wrong, resolve it, and deal with the anger or sadness immediately to prevent building up resentment.

When you are free of resentment, you’ll feel more open and be able to express yourself better. Even your partner will sense your efforts and walk with you on the same path. It may not be easy to forget the past, but you should make an effort to let it take a back seat. After all, life is short and shouldn’t be wasted on negative elements.

10. Plan a vacation

Sometimes, the only way to take a break from difficult or frustrating thoughts is to actually take a break from them and the mundane routine or lifestyle that is probably fuelling them. Plan a holiday with your partner and get away from the boring life. Rejuvenate your mind and soul, and spend quality time with your partner.

When you are together, with nothing else to focus on but each other, you will be able to find each other and love each other again.

11. Cut off from technology

Some may agree. and some may not, but technology can widen the rift between two people. Digital platforms can interfere with people’s lives and impact their love life by pushing up their romantic expectations unreasonably and taking away their attention from what is real in the relationship.

When you are hooked to your smartphones or gadgets, you are also not paying attention to your partner. This creates a void between the couple, thereby breaking the connection.

To love your partner again and to regain the lost love, you need to give them time. And that’s possible only when you disconnect yourself from the virtual world and step into reality.

12. Figure out yours and your partner’s interests 

Wanting to cling to your partner always is not healthy for the relationship. Even though you are a couple, you are two unique individuals with varying interests. And you both need to spend some ‘me time’ that helps you recharge and think straight again.

So, pick up your interests and enjoy them individually. Doing things that you love will help you declutter your mind and promote positivity.

13. Make your partner your priority

To fall in love again, you need to prioritize the people in your life. Your partner should be before anyone else in your personal or professional life. Make sure no outside influences are driving you away from each other. When you put each other first, getting closer to each other will become so much easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why do couples fall out of love?

Couples may often develop unrealistic expectations of each other. They may also fail to communicate properly due to a lack of quality time spent together. Not prioritizing the relationship, keeping feelings pent up, and getting emotionally disconnected may eventually lead the couple to fall out of love.

2. Are you falling out of love or falling out of fantasy?

Love and relationships are a roller-coaster ride and are not only about happy times. Relationships are about accepting each other with all goods and flaws while making conscious efforts to prioritize and nurture the bond. On the other hand, a fantasy relationship is one-sided, where one person obsesses over being in a romantic relationship with the other. It cannot be the foundation of a long-lasting relationship. As couples progress through their relationship, they may realize their true feelings and come out of illusions.

In today’s busy life, falling out of love has become easy. Couples are so occupied with home, family, children, and work that they hardly have time to rekindle their love. However, this does not mean that love has ended. If you wish to fall back in love with your partner, no responsibility can stop you from doing it. So, make small changes in your lifestyle and work on your relationship with a deliberate intention. Stay honest about your feelings, avoid negative conversations, and reduce your expectations. Always make your partner feel special and add more love, appreciation, and kindness to your relationship. Make your bond stronger and see how love rushes back to you and your partner.

Key Pointers

  • You can revive your love for your partner if you still have romantic feelings for them.
  • Try to let go of your expectations to be happy and content in a relationship and make things work again.
  • Plan a trip to spend quality time with your partner while refreshing your mind and spirit.
  • Clinging onto your partner is detrimental to your relationship since you are two people with different interests.

Reference: 

1. P. Parmar and S. Malik; Oxytocin- The Hormone of Love; IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (2017)
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Courtney Makdad-Light
Courtney Pfohlman did her Master’s degree from Walden University for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a doctoral student at Walden University for Clinical Psychology. She is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Part I and II trained and focuses on trauma-informed approaches.

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