There are many factors that are important to have a stable and romantic relationship such as, respect for each other or positive attitude towards each other. Sometimes things can get into a rut or sometimes things could be going wrong for no reason. Here are some of the ways to understand the importance of little things in your relationship and how to improve your relationship.
1. Open and honest communication
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Having an open and honest conversation is a very simple habit but couples often forget the importance of it in their relationships. The essence of the relationship is your communication process. If the communication process isn’t positive and respectful then nothing else is going to help sustain your relationship. It is definitely important to talk about your day to day activities but along with that, you shouldn't forget to talk about what you feel about yourself, your partner or the relationship. There must be a perfect balance between normal conversations and deep conversations. This is really the first thing that is going to help you in building a strong relationship.
2. Shared activities
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If you really want to work on your relationship then simply join a class or learn something new together. This is one of the best ways to bring excitement and fun in your relationship and it will also give you an opportunity to learn something new about your partner. You can join dancing classes which can be exciting and romantic or learn a new language. There will be so much curiosity and enthusiasm that it will help you bond with your partner. According to researchers working out with your partner can highly strengthen your relationship with your partner in many aspects.
3. Minimize the importance of smartphones
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Many people have talked about having major fights while talking or texting, but when they meet they are often able to resolve it and talk about it in a much more respectful manner. The reason for this scenario is that a successful and positive communication requires eye contact, assessment of facial expressions and body language. Smartphones allow us to talk and use “emoticons” but definitely they are not effective in communicating everything. Try to talk about important and sensitive issues face to face or if you have no choice then opt for a video call.
Another important thing is to keep your smartphones aside when you are spending time with your partner. It is as simple as that, unless it’s highly important, don’t be glued to your phones.
4. Bring back the mystery and romance
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Often relationships can get into a rut and the romantic aspect of the relationship can be forgotten. You only need to bring back the mystery and romance in small little ways, such as flirting, complimenting and a being silly with your partner. You can recreate your first date or look at old photographs and talk about the memory attached to those photographs. As long as things are flirty and romantic, any plan or idea would be effective in improving your relationship.
5. Surprise your partner
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The element of surprise will always bring a smile on anyone’s face. A thoughtful gift, a handwritten note, or a surprise plan can sweep your partner off their feet and make their day. The important aspect in a surprise is the effort and the thought put behind it, it can be something simple but it has to be thoughtful and genuine in order for it to work.
Written by
Sucharitha Venkatesh
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