Daily Habits to Keep the Spark Alive with Your Partner
Your relationship with your partner started off strong, hot, and intense, like a fire quickly burning.
But after some time together, that flame started to flicker and dim. The fire wasn’t as strong or as hot as it was when it first started.
You wonder if you both have it in you to keep that fire burning or if it’s time to put it out completely. Relationships take a lot of work, time, and commitment.
Similar to starting a fire, you need to nurture and feed it for it to grow. Maybe your relationship just needs a little TLC, too. Here are some daily habits that can help keep the spark alive with your partner.
Communicate
Communication is key in all relationships. When you first start dating, you spend most of your time asking one another questions and getting to know each other on a deeper and more personal level. After being with someone for months or years, it may feel like you don’t have much more to learn or talk about besides what happened during your day.
Try to schedule a time to have deeper conversations. Ask one another questions that can help drive your relationship to the next level.
Acknowledge One Another
Next time your partner does something that you like or love, make sure that you let them know. This could be something as simple as running an errand, doing housework, or cooking dinner. Giving thanks can go a long way. This will show them that you’re paying attention and appreciate them.
Date Each Other
No matter how long you’ve been together or what stage you are in your relationship, you should never feel like you can’t date one another. Dates are something that can change up that boring old routine. Instead of eating dinner at home every night or tackling housework on weekends, plan a date or night out with one another. Dates give you something to look forward to, and you can rekindle that flame if your day-to-day routine feels stale.
Check In With One Another
You and your partner both have your own separate lives. You are both independent but come together to form a bond as a couple. This is a sign of a healthy relationship. You each have your own careers, hobbies, interests, family, and friends. You may not be with one another 24/7, but that doesn’t mean you can’t check in with them when you’re not together.
Try to call or text them during their workday. Checking in tells your partner that you’re thinking about them.
Consider Your Love Languages
Life can monopolize your time and prevent connection in your relationship. You may have a busy season at work, or maybe a family member or friend has been needing your help lately. You may be pulled in different directions, leaving your partner and your relationship feeling like a second choice. Make sure you’re taking the time to be affectionate towards one another.
Be mindful of your and your partner’s love languages and how you both like to give and receive love. This could be through words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, acts of service, or gifts. Try to express your partner’s love language so they know you’re trying and care for them.
Next Steps
Relationships aren’t easy. There are a lot of things that can get in the way. You must have the right tools, attention, and effort to keep a fire burning and the spark alive within your relationship. If you and your partner are struggling, an outside third party can help to provide a fresh perspective on your relationship. Reach out today to set up an initial consultation.
