RELATIONSHIP ADVICE
How to Keep the Spark Alive in a Relationship
Falling in love and staying in love are two different things. Falling in love is easy, especially compared to staying in love. Though falling in love can sometimes come naturally and effortlessly, staying in love requires dedicated work. This is because relationships go through different phases.
The first stage of the relationship is usually happier. It’s called the Euphoric Phase or the Honeymoon Stage, which mostly spans 6 months to 2 years.
But what about the relationships that have gone beyond the honeymoon stage? What keeps them going?
There are many ways to keep the spark alive in a relationship. Here are a few:
Keep Surprising Each Other
Surprises are a love language. One way to spice up your relationship is to express love and value to a relationship by surprising each other with thoughtful little gifts, gestures, or activities.
For some couples, long-term relationships can start to feel boring after a while. Surprises get your partner’s attention. The feeling of happiness and excitement when receiving a surprise — be it flowers, a surprise weekend trip, or cooking your partner their favorite meal — can rekindle the love that has grown weary over time.
Don’t Stop Dating Each Other
Dating has always been associated with young love, but it has no age requirement. Dating is a way for couples to spend quality time with each other.
Some couples may find it hard to find the time to date. But considering that it can help keep the spark alive, couples are well-advised to find the time.
So why don’t you go on a road trip on holidays? Have dinner dates on your days off? You can even just spend the night in and simply take a trip down memory lane.
Communicate Better
Even on your busiest days, find time to talk and try to make your partner feel included in your life. Show an interest in your partner’s life as well.
Effective communication matters to every relationship. Find time to talk, listen to, and respond to each other’s needs, desires, and feelings.
Communication plays a major role to keep the spark alive. A healthy relationship allows each partner to feel seen and valued, and communication does that. A lack of communication can trigger a range of emotions, including rejection and self-doubt.
Conclusion:
These are just a few healthy ways to keep the romance alive in the relationship.
Relationships need to be nurtured. This requires thoughtful commitment. Mature couples know that they can’t just rely on love to keep things going; they have to exert effort to make each other feel loved and cared for.
Love, however, is the best reason and motivation to continue working on a relationship.
