7 Things That Bring Love Back In A Relationship
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“Eventually you will come to realize that love heals everything, and love is all there is.”
– Gary Zukav
Love isn’t an easy road to drive on; a series of detours and narrow lanes wait for you and your partner to drive through. There will be tyre bursts or times when the fuel leaks, but you and your significant other will have to be your own mechanics and fix things to make it a happily-ever-after journey for both of you.
Relationships can get downright confusing most of the times, but that doesn’t mean they have to end. Before you throw in the towel, remind yourself – why did you start this journey in the first place? Getting into a relationship or walking out of one is a cakewalk, but staying in a relationship is hard work. If you ever feel the spark is out between your partner and you, try the following 7 things that can give your love life a rebirth!
1. Make Eye Contact
We agree – love is a feeling that needs to be felt. But did you know that we can even see it? And trust us, it will leave a huge impact on your heart and mind! Have you ever looked into your partner’s eyes and gazed away like how we adore a starry sky? Making eye contact with your partner gives him/her the assurance that you are there for them, no matter how many pebbles on the road cause them to stumble (1). Hence, make it a couple’s ritual to sit and talk together while looking eye to eye.
2. Make Enough Love
Intimacy is vital for a healthy, long-lasting relationship. Making love to your partner will build a sense of trust and security; it will show the seriousness you have towards the relationship. Oftentimes, intimate moments make way for a profound conversation that sheds light on one’s deep feelings. You don’t have to get between the sheets every single day, but just make sure you have little moments of intimacy to make you a happy couple (2). It is the most euphoric experience about being in love.
3. Be Aware And Be A Good Listener
The relationship will work only if you know each other in and out. You must be aware of what makes your partner happy and sad. Learn to pick up the signs that are indicative of your partner’s bad moods, and try to fix the problems before they take a serious turn. Also, make sure that you are a good listener (3). Pay attention when your partner is talking to you, irrespective of how asinine or serious the topics are. Attentive listening gives them an assurance that you understand them.
4. Go On Date Nights
If a relationship is a few years old, most of the couples don’t go on date nights anymore. They start taking the relationship for granted. But it’s important to go on a date with each other once in a while. It will keep the romance alive. And we aren’t asking you to take your partner on expensive dates, a simple candlelit dinner at home can rekindle the spark.
5. Remember To Leave The Past Behind
Never revisit the past. Be it yours’ or your partner’s, leave the past behind. You both are together now, and that’s all that should matter. You can sit and make each other aware of the past experiences that you both faced, that way you’ll understand each other’s inhibitions better. But whenever your relationship hits a rough patch, never ever draw parallels with the past. It can end your relationship in a jiffy, well, almost immediately! Get outside help if both of you aren’t able to forget the past (4).
6. Make Those Small Gestures
A relationship is all about the happiness we find in the little things, together. Small gestures like a goodnight kiss or a hug before you leave for work matter the most! We’re sure you’ve had goosebumps the first time he gave a peck on your cheek, right? Maybe you could do the same now. Sweet nothings between couples create sweet memories.
7. Go Back To Pet Names
Have you observed that addressing your partner with cute, silly names makes a relationship crackle with sweet romance? There is something about pet names that is intrinsic. We all feel special about it. So, if you’ve resorted to using a “hey” instead of a “sweetheart” (rolls eyes), please get back to the pet names you both once loved. Make sure your pet names induce love, not anger.
When we know that a relationship is meant to be, all we need to do is to put in some effort and make it work. Ergo, rekindle your relationship together (5). There is nothing like a relationship makeover, it will freshen up your lives!
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