So if you’re like me and you’ve been dating your SO for a while sometimes you want to recapture the awesomeness of the honeymoon phase of your relationship. Here are a few tips to bring back the excitement:
1. Date each other
Part of the dating phase in a relationship is putting in that extra effort like dressing up for each other or planning super fun dates. Even though you’ve been together for a while, a little extra effort into your outfit or doing something together other than Netflix and Chill will go along way towards keeping the relationship exciting. You’ll remember how it feels to see your SO go the extra mile and how they will remember how you reciprocate the effort and affection. Going back to the dating phase keeps those feelings strong and your relationship from going stale.
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2. Plan an exciting activity to do together
Whether it’s going to Painting with a Twist, hiking Pilot Mountain or volunteering together, shared activities help sustain the bond you share. Try find activities that you both will find interesting and exciting. If you both like rock climbing, go do it! Or cooking, find a class! Being able to share an experience, something you both enjoy, can help breathe new life into your relationship.
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3. Spend time apart
I promise you that you and your SO shouldn’t be joined at the hip all of the time. Don’t prioritize your relationship over your friendships and don’t be afraid to be apart sometimes. We all know that one girl that only spends time with her boyfriend and talks about him 24/7. “Me time” is just as important as togetherness. Sometimes when you focus on yourself you bring new energy to the time you spend with your SO.
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4. Be Intimate
Intimacy doesn’t have to mean sex, even though it can be a part of the intimacy you share. Intimacy is really how you connect with each other. Often times long term relationships break down because of a lack of intimacy. Replace Netflix and chill with cuddling and talking. Find moments of thankfulness or gratitude for something they did and share it with them. Bolstering the emotional intimacy is just as important as the physical.
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I hope these tips help bring back the spark in your relationship. We all want to recapture newness and excitement of the honeymoon phase and these tips are a good place to start.