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How to Bring the Life Back to your Relationship!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Riverside chapter.

Have you ever felt like your relationship was slowly starting to get boring? Do you ever feel as if maybe the relationship was losing its spice? Then I have some tips for you!

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Sometimes we hit a point in our relationship where it loses its spark. That electric chemistry you felt at the beginning of the relationship is starting to fade away. Now that doesn’t mean your relationship has lost all hope and it’s time to give up. Sometimes, you’re just stuck in a rut doing the same old things and you slowly get tired of it, which is perfectly normal. 

 

Often times we get too comfortable in a relationship where we accustom ourselves to the way things are. I mean there’s nothing wrong with simply staying at home and watching Netflix, but if this becomes a daily routine then it’s inevitable for you to quickly get bored of the relationship. 

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The best thing to do is to change the routine. Do not rely on your day to day activities, and go change it up. Go out and explore new restaurants to eat at, or new places to hang out. You never know what could be the next most memorable day for you if you don’t go out and explore. I know many of us are afraid of trying new things, but it’s for the best because it makes us better people not only for ourselves but for our significant other. 

 

Also find things that you and your partner have in common. A relationship can become one-sided when you are constantly doing what your significant other wants to do. It’s best to find a balance so that you can both be happy. Remember a relationship is 50/50.

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However, if you’re the type of couple who goes out and still finds themselves being bored at the end of the day, perhaps it’s best to explore yourself. Sometimes we don’t realize it, but there are things holding us back from allowing us to be as happy as we can be. Learn about what you’re interested in and you will perhaps discover new hobbies and interests.

 

And sometimes, you just have to realize that getting bored in a relationship is normal. It happens to even the best of relationships. You just have to ask yourself if it’s worth it and never forget to put your happiness first!

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Angela Mayorga

UC Riverside '22

Brown, Proud, and Down. Chicana writer with a lot to say! Check out my insta for more @angelswritetoo