Ten Hacks to Keep the Fire Burning in Your Relationship – Being in one relationship for a long time can be a really wonderful and pleasant thing. It could be amazing if you have been with one partner for a long time but the relationship tends to get boring and monotonous as it goes on. This mostly happens because when you have been in a relationship for a while, you both get used to each other and the relationship becomes pretty predictable.
Predictability in a relationship can make the relationship become really boring and you both become complacent with each other. Worse still, complacency in a relationship can cause so many problems. When you become complacent in your relationship, you start to take your partner’s feelings for granted, you don’t necessarily think of them when making decisions and you tend to think of yourself alone.
This stage can be very dangerous for your relationship because, at this point, you are both too comfortable with each other. When your relationship gets to this stage, it is important that you find ways to rekindle the fire and keep it burning. Below are ten hacks that will help you keep the fire burning in your relationship and keep the love going as strong as it started:
1. Go on vacation together
One of the surest ways to keep the fire burning in your relationship is to go on a vacation together. Break away from the normalcy of your everyday life by planning a trip and choosing a place that would be satisfying for both of you to go to. A destination where you can get the highest level of privacy together. You don’t have to go way beyond your budget to achieve this. Just make the plan according to your pocket and you would be sure to see changes in your relationship after the vacation.
2. Go on dates together frequently
When a relationship has been going on for long, couples often get disinterested in going on dates. This is because they no longer see the need for going on dates. Like, what is the need to go on dates since we both see each other often now. But the thing is, going on a romantic date helps you bond more. I am not talking about the normal date like a hangout or a casual date but a real romantic date like a dinner date. When you ask your partner out on a dinner date, they put some effort into dressing up to look nice for you and this spices up the relationship.
3. Give them thoughtful gifts every now and then
In your relationship, always endeavor to buy your partner some thoughtful gifts every now and then. Don’t just make it a routine of buying gifts on birthdays and special occasions.
You don’t have to buy expensive gifts for your partner, just ensure that you put some thoughts in the gift that you buy. Make sure that it is something they would really appreciate to have.
4. Be available for one another
Always make yourself available to your partner at all times. Let your partner be assured that no matter what happens, you will always be there for them. Don’t let them feel like they are the only one in the relationship. Join hands together to make sure that the relationship works out and the love grows each passing day.
5. Create time for communication
In any relationship, communication is a key to maintaining the happiness and longevity. So, ensure that you create time to really talk with your partner. Communicating with your partner strengthens the love and understanding you both share in the relationship. Find time to actually sit down with each other and discuss issues that really matter.
6. Focus on the things that made you fell in love
When the euphoria of first falling in love begins to pass, the reality begins to set in. You begin to take notice of things you didn’t see as big deals in the first place. The irritating habits and the small arguments can become distracting. Do not focus on these little things, instead, focus on the things that made you fall in love with them in the first place and let these things motivate you to keep the fire burning in your relationship.
7. Explore your intimacy
If you really want to keep the fire burning in your relationship, do not skip the intimacy part. Intimacy is very vital in any relationship. It lets you bond more and helps to keep the fire alive. Do not let your sex life become boring. Read articles that bother on that topic and experiment with all the positions that you come across. You can also buy books that will help you in this area. This will definitely keep the spice up in your relationship.
Further reading: Reasons why love is not enough in your relationship.
8. Discuss your sexual fantasies
Talking about your sexual fantasies with your partner can be strange and exciting. It takes a lot of confidence to open up to your partner about that wild side you have been keeping from them. Discussing your sexual fantasies with your partner helps you bond more and it lets you discover things you didn’t really know about them. It can be really exciting to discover new things about that partner you thought you knew everything about.
9. Be mysterious
Most people tend to think that because they are in a relationship, it is normal to let their partner know everything that is going on in their life. This can, however, make your relationship become too boring because once your partner knows everything there is to know about you, the relationship becomes uninteresting. So, maintain a little mystery in your relationship.
10. Let your social life stay at the very best
Go out with your partner every now and then. Go to social gatherings where you can meet with other couples like yourself. Doing this helps you maintain the attraction you both have to each other. You’d be able to see just how much you are taking your partner for granted when you mingle with other couples like yourself.
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