Here are a few basic reminders that can help you stay in love, or fall back in love with your partner. Love is a two way street, and communication is key. By following these 7 simple steps, keeping things happy will be much easier.
1. Greetings: in order to keep the love going, it’s important to remember the sweet gesture of a hello, good-bye, goodnight, or just because hug and/or kiss.
2. Compliment each other: it’s important to share positive feelings about each other. Although you may think them, it’s also nice to verbally let the person on the other side hear it.
3. Give thanks: it’s easy to take kind gestures for granted. Remembering to show appreciation as well as simply say “thank you” is important.
4. Gestures of kindness: we do sweet things for birthdays, holidays, or after an argument. However, remembering a “thinking of you”, “good luck with your presentation”, or “enjoy your workout” email, voicemail, or note is a thoughtful way to let the other person know they are on your mind.
5. Rituals: It’s important to create non-sexual rituals. This ritual can be a date night, watching your favorite show together, an evening walk, reading the funnies, whatever it is you share and make a point to do together at least once a week.
6. Daily check in: In the hustle and bustle of our day, it’s important that couples share uninterrupted time with each other, with the purpose being to focus on each other.
7. Calendar: I’ve spoken to so many couples who haven’t had a date in months. They get busy with work, family, kids, travel, etc. If you have a designated weekly calendar appointment, you can schedule time to have date night. I suggest midweek that way you can discuss any potential weekend plans.
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Nice article. Thanks for writing it. I like all of the steps. They feel easy and fun to do. I recently experienced the planning in the middle of the week (partner’s idea!) and you are right about it being good for the weekend. Also it gave us enough time plan for Mother’s Day for both are Moms. In fact, thanks to the meeting time we already took care of the gifts and cards as well.
From reading your article I feel more enthused about us meeting midweek to plan. Glad you pointed it out.