1. Greet your partner with a kiss, kind words, and a conversation
2. Two minutes of undistracted conversation. two minutes of undistracted communication can be more important than spending a whole unfocused week together as a couple.
3. Practice an appreciation ritual. Tell your partner what you love about them, and why. It’s important to find ways to genuinely communicate affection and appreciation toward your partner. Not only does this make your partner feel valued, but it also enables you to see the positive traits of your partner, instead of focusing on the negative.
4. Create more positive interactions. Dr. John Gottman terms this the “magic ratio” or “the 5:1 ratio” and uses a banking metaphor to describe it. If you have five or more positive interactions for every one negative interaction, then you’re making regular deposits into your emotional bank account, which keeps your relationship in the green.
5. Date your partner. Regularly dating your partner allows you to stay close and knowledgeable about each other’s lives. It reminds you why you love your partner! You can never stop learning about one another, and dating your partner allows you to share more about your family histories, spiritual beliefs, financial practices, and sexual preferences.Doing little things for your partner and surprising them with new experiences makes your partner feel loved and appreciated. Why wouldn’t you want to make your partner feel loved? Regularly dating your partner at every stage of your relationship can lead to more intimacy and romance! Spending intentional time together leads to better communication and gives you something to talk to your partner about.
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