Bringing Love Back Into Your Relationship
“Why do I need to tell him/her I love her? He/she knows it already.” That may be your line of argument when asked to express love in your relationship, but you should know that sometimes expressions matter. In fact, in a lot of relationships, we see that there is no obvious reason of conflict and yet the relationship seems to be dying. Has your relationship become lackluster? Is it because you and your partner no longer express your appreciation and love for each other. Has the ‘taking for granted’ gone too far? If it has, don’t worry, you still can bring the sparkle back in your relationship.
Lisa Brookes Kift, a psychotherapist and author of books on marriage and marriage counseling, suggests a few ways to rekindle your relationship in her article, “10 Simple Ways to Make Your Partner Feel Loved.” Let’s look at her tips.
- Ask them how their day was – and sincerely be interested.
- Leave “love notes” on post-its in places for them to find.
- Ask them about something that interests them.
- Give them a massage.
- Plan a well thought out surprise.
- Say “Thank you.”
- Send a text or e-mail during day with a loving message.
- Offer to watch the kids so they can do “their thing.”
- Sincerely apologize when it’s needed.
- Say the words, “I love you.”
These tips are so simple that they would seem obvious, but unfortunately, we forget to implement them in our relationships. Don’t depend on unsaid expressions and expect your partner to understand; make an effort to bring back the love you so enjoyed. A little effort from you will make your relationship pleasant and enviable.
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