It doesn’t make a difference if you are married, in a civil partnership, living together, or still in the dating stage, most relationships will experience a lull in excitement at some stage or another.
While this can be worrying, especially if you haven’t been together very long, it certainly doesn’t mean the death of your relationship. In fact, sometimes a state period is just the motivation you need to make changes in your relationship for the better.
From embracing conflict to being more spontaneous, keep reading to discover four ways that you can fix a relationship rut and put the spark back in your love life.
Express your needs
If you are guilty of not communicating with your partner but then get annoyed when they don’t fulfill your needs, then now is the time to change this unhealthy behavior. Focus on clearly expressing what it is you need from the relationship and from your loved one in general, and make sure you are 100% honest. You also need to make sure that your partner does the same for you. Good communication is the foundation of all strong relationships.
Embrace conflict
Although you may prefer to shy away from arguments and simply bottle up any frustration or anger you are feeling, this is not the way to keep your relationship healthy. Instead, embrace conflict and use it as stepping stones to improve your relationship and make the necessary changes so that both parties are happy.
Remember, conflict doesn’t mean shouting and screaming. It means raising any issues you have and dealing with them in a calm and controlled manner.
Spice up your sex life
As they say, “variety is the spice of life”, so if your relationship is feeling stale, you may want to consider introducing some new experiences into the bedroom. This could involve trying some sex toys for lesbians, watching pornography together, or even just a sensual massage and scented candles.
The most important thing to remember is that both parties must feel 100% comfortable with your choice of activities. A healthy sex life is a vital part of modern relationships, so don’t let yours fall flat.
Be more spontaneous
Modern family life can be hectic, to say the least, and often, the first aspect to be put on the back burner is your relationship. While this is completely understandable, if you want to keep the spark alive, you need to make time for each other. Why not try booking a spontaneous weekend away? Or if you don’t have the time or budget for that, even a few hours together, having a picnic at the local park can work wonders for your relationship. Don’t keep putting things off. Schedule time together, and you will start to see a difference in your relationship almost immediately.
Keeping your relationship fresh and exciting takes work. It takes time, and it takes dedication. However, the rewards of a mutually fulfilling relationship will more than outweigh the effort to fix things.
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