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Contrary to what many people think, keeping the spark alive in a long-term relationship is not that easy to do. Work, kids, mortgages, and life in general tend to put a damper on the passion, lust and interesting conversation that you had with your partner during the early stages of your relationship.
The excitement that stems from a new relationship can make you feel on top of the world. That ever-romanticized honeymoon period remains a vibrant memory in your mind for good reason: it’s the few weeks or months that made you fascinated by your partner. From the stimulating, witty banter to the initial sexual discoveries that revealed your innate curiosity, you were mesmerized by everything your partner had to offer and excited for the relationship you were building.
As time presses forward, though, it’s not that you lose interest, but more so, the energy required to maintain that same fervor and appreciation becomes a taller order. Especially when you throw in the everyday, normal stressors of life, including work, health, and other friendships. Or when your twosome becomes a family, you might de-prioritize the connection you once deemed overwhelmingly fulfilling.
Whether you have been together for a few months or for decades, it is important to take steps to maintain some spark in your relationship. Some consistency can be nice in a relationship, but variation from the everyday routine is important to make things more fun.
There are some steps you can take to keep a mature relationship fresh and exciting. The tough pill to swallow? You’ll need to roll your sleeves up, bite your ego and build your patience to maintain a love affair that can stand the test of the ages.
Here are a few suggestions on how to keep things interesting and bring excitement to a long term relationship.
If you have anything other ideas or ways you and your partner keep things interesting let's hear them!
For more info check out these websites
www.yourtango.com
www.lifehack.org
au.askmen.com
www.bustle.com
www.lovepanky.com
The excitement that stems from a new relationship can make you feel on top of the world. That ever-romanticized honeymoon period remains a vibrant memory in your mind for good reason: it’s the few weeks or months that made you fascinated by your partner. From the stimulating, witty banter to the initial sexual discoveries that revealed your innate curiosity, you were mesmerized by everything your partner had to offer and excited for the relationship you were building.
As time presses forward, though, it’s not that you lose interest, but more so, the energy required to maintain that same fervor and appreciation becomes a taller order. Especially when you throw in the everyday, normal stressors of life, including work, health, and other friendships. Or when your twosome becomes a family, you might de-prioritize the connection you once deemed overwhelmingly fulfilling.
Whether you have been together for a few months or for decades, it is important to take steps to maintain some spark in your relationship. Some consistency can be nice in a relationship, but variation from the everyday routine is important to make things more fun.
There are some steps you can take to keep a mature relationship fresh and exciting. The tough pill to swallow? You’ll need to roll your sleeves up, bite your ego and build your patience to maintain a love affair that can stand the test of the ages.
Here are a few suggestions on how to keep things interesting and bring excitement to a long term relationship.
- Always forgive
- Appreciate life together
- Ask questions & show interest
- Be happy to see one another
- Establish goals together
- Flirt more
- Goof off
- Keep the element of surprise alive
- Listen to your partner
- Reimagine your sex life
- Schedule and go on regular date nights
- Send romantic text messages
- Sex it up
- Socialize together
- Switch up the routine
- Travel together
- Try something new together
- Verbalize your feelings
If you have anything other ideas or ways you and your partner keep things interesting let's hear them!
For more info check out these websites
How To Keep A Relationship Exciting (Even If You've Been Together Forever)
Keep that spark going... and going.
10 Ways To Keep Your Relationship Exciting And Fresh - LifeHack
Learn how to keep your relationship exciting, even when you've been together for years.
www.lifehack.org
How To Keep The Spark Alive In Any Relationship, Revealed
You need to put in the effort if you want to make it last.
au.askmen.com
How To Make Your Relationship More Fun, According To Experts
No matter how much you love your partner, no matter how great you think your relationship is, it can sometimes feel a little... boring. But there's no shame in that; it's something that happens naturally and you may have to put in some extra effort…
20 Ingenious Ways to Keep a Relationship Exciting
Many couples complain of boredom, lack of sex and less communication after being together for years on end. Here are 20 genius ways to fight that.
www.lovepanky.com
