It’s no secret that marriage can be challenging. Between kids, work, bills and the general stress of daily life, it’s all too easy to fall into a rut. But romance is the glue that holds couples together. It’s essential to work it into the “marriage mix.” However, that can be hard (see the above “to do” list!). And many couples automatically assume that romance requires complicated scenarios (bubble baths, candlelight, chocolates) or things that, frankly, are too difficult to work into real life. As experts at delivering high-quality cubic zirconia jewelry, we have these easy suggestions for injecting more romance into your married life.
-Set up the coffeemaker at night – and put his (or her) coffee cup beside it.
-Swap out homework duties. If one of you always handles the kids’ questions, give them the night off.
-Hug each other after coming home from work – and hug a little longer than normal.
-Send a random “thinking of you” text during the day.
-Show appreciation for the “daily chores.” If she always pays the bills on time, or he always handles taking out the garbage, recognize it – and thank them.
-Hold hands. How easy is this?!
-Talk about your earliest days together. Share those fun memories and especially, how you felt!
-Disconnect from the devices and do something “non-technical.” Take a walk, play a board game, have a conversation (this may feel weird in our fast-paced world, so build up that screen-free time slowly).
-Pull out the things they liked back in the day. That might be a certain cologne or piece of sexy clothing. Being comfortable with each other doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be lazy.
-Make a “playdate” with your spouse. Do some of the things you enjoyed before the kids came along. Perhaps a concert by a group you both loved back then, or an activity that had you both laughing hysterically.
-Look into each other’s eyes. Some couples’ therapists say that a little time connecting with your partner by simply looking straight-on at them can rekindle deep feelings of love and trust.
-Find small ways to “surprise” your partner. Maybe you pick up their favorite snacks at the store. Or cook a favorite meal for no particular reason. Everyone loves a surprise, and it’s an easy way to inject magic back into the relationship.
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-Recreate your “first date.” Where did you go? What did you eat? What fun memories do you recall? You might be surprised at how much romance this re-injects into your marriage.
-Use the “Rule of 5”: research shows that marriages in which each partner says five nice things about the other for every complaint are much happier.
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