There comes a point when we get really comfortable in our relationships, we're not going on dates nearly as often or experiencing new and exciting things like we once did in the beginning. We walk around in sweat pants (maybe the girls rock a pony tail or guys, a scruffy face) and wonder why our relationship has gotten a little stale. Life probably kicked in and other things have taken precedence over keeping things fun and interesting. Well before you feel the need to do something irrational, here our a few easy tips that can bring it all back together!
1. Bring back the element of Surprise.Surprises are, sometimes, one of the first things to go after a relationship is fully established. But a good way to add some excitement into your daily routine is to leave a little surprise for your partner. Whether it's cute and thoughtful (card, poem, flowers etc) or something a little sexy (lingerie, sexy note, insert [imagination] here) showing your partner you're thinking about them can take you a long way.
2. Get out of town! Yes, you may live together or see each other everyday but it's a great idea to go somewhere other than the house for a little R&R. If a lavish vacation is out of the question, you can still enjoy the stress-relieving benefits without getting on a plane or having a large expense. Even if it's only for a few days, a change of scenery will help you focus on each other and reconnect.
3.Learn to play again. It's ok to laugh! We seem to forget how to play as we get older. Make a point to be playful with each other. Joke around and have fun. Life doesn't have to always be so serious.
4. Switch it up! It's easy for us to get into our everyday routine--work, gym, pick clothes up from the cleaners, take the kids there (if it applies)yata yata yata. Do something else. Cook together, hang out with new people, be intimate at different times...and even try a different place--do whatever you can to change it up a bit. It may feel strange at first but it could be fun and you'll relaize that change can be a good thing.
Go ahead, try it out. I'm not a love doctor but I've learned a thing or two. There are no guarantees but you'll never know unless you try!
We hope your days are filled with lots of Lovin ;)
Until next time---Peace, Lovin, and Swipes!
