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Rekindling the Flame To Keep The Romance Alive
After being with your
partner for years, your relationship can begin to seem a bit –
stale. If you’re beginning to feel those loving feelings wane,
and are wondering how to get them back, take heart! There are
some simple steps to take to begin feeling as if your partner is
the best thing that ever happened to you, all over again. Use
these four tips to help rekindle your old flame, and keep your
romance alive!
- Remember When
Take time to
remember all the good things that you noticed about your partner
when you met. After all, when you were falling in love, you
weren’t focused on the work boots he consistently leaves in the
middle of the living room rug, or the toothpaste splatters she
always forgets to wipe out of the bathroom sink. Take time to
think back to what made you fall in love with your spouse in the
first place, and really focus on that for a few days. You may
find your self dreamy-eyed all over again!
- Accept Who
They Are
There will be some things about your
partner that you simply will have to accept. If you chose
someone who is a grouch in the morning, chances are you’re
stuck. Personality traits and habits are likely to stick around,
so you should begin to accept these and work around them.
Develop systems that allow your partner to be who they are,
while allowing you to accomplish the things you need to do.
- Recognize the
ways They Say “I Love You”
You may have envisioned flowers and candy
once a week, and romantic candlelit dinners, only to find the
harsh reality is very different. Take a good look around, and
look at the ways that your partner does say “I Love
You”. Does he cook dinner every Friday night, like clockwork?
Rub your back as you’re falling asleep? Little things mean a lot
– take the time to look for them, and you may be pleasantly
surprised.
4. Plan for
Couple Time
In the hustle and bustle of our busy
lives, it can be far too easy to neglect each other. Pick a
night, and make it “date night”. Take turns planning a special
activity for you and your partner to enjoy. This is your special
time, so protect it at all costs. Spend this time simply
enjoying one another’s company. Think of it as an investment in
your relationship – one that will pay off with huge dividends!
Relationships take
time and energy to grow and prosper. Invest some time in your
relationship this week – you’ll be amazed at the results! Change
your mindset to one of gratitude for the relationship you have.
Look for the positive aspects by remembering when you met, and
accepting your mate for who they are. Take time to recognize the
ways that they are telling you they love you, even if they
differ from what you had imagined. Plan time in your busy
schedule to simply enjoy each other’s company. Overall – relax
and enjoy being together. Your relationship will benefit, and
you will be happier together.
Marcia Chumbley is a
work
at home mom and grandmother in Minnesota. She
is the owner of a
Christian Work From Home Moms
website
at
Faithful Grannies
http://www.faithfulgrannies.com
bringing generations of
Christian Work From Home Moms,
Grandmothers, Parents, Boomers and Families together
while providing resources, inspiration and affordable
advertising while balancing the work at home experience. She
holds a degree in Business and is a CMOM.
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