An important aspect of a lasting and loving relationship is knowing where to look if you feel like you could benefit from the support of a professional counselor. Professional couples counseling can be beneficial if you are facing challenges in
How Do You Keep Love Alive?
We’re wrapping up our series on keeping love alive in long-term relationships today. We’ve covered a lot of ways partners can keep their love alive in couple relationships over the long-term throughout the series, and today we want to hear
Small Acts of Kindness
It feels good to know that you are heard and cared for. Try doing something small that you know your partner will appreciate to show them your love. Bring them a coffee from their favorite cafe, let them pick the
Be Dedicated to Learning to Love Yourself and Your Partner
Relationships are a process of learning about yourself and your partner as you move through life together. Asking each other open ended questions is a great way to stay connected to this process. By doing this, you can create an
Leave Each Other Love Notes
Leaving your partner a love note is a great way to remind them that they are loved and appreciated. These sweet messages will help you feel affection and gratitude for your partner and can boost their self-confidence.
Turn Toward Your Partner’s Requests for Connection
According to Dr. John Gottman, we seek attention and affection from our partners through “bids for connection,” and these bids can be either verbal or nonverbal (Lisitsa, 2014). Verbal bids can look like asking question about something important to you,
Try New Experiences Together
Trying something new can bring excitement and adventure into your relationship. Maybe there’s a nearby concert, a new restaurant, or a hiking trail you’ve been wanting to check out. Use this experience to learn more about your partner and deepen
Do Small, Special Things for Each Other
In long-term romantic relationships, it’s often the smallest things that can have the biggest impact on the quality of those relationships. Although grand gestures and expensive gifts may be exciting and appreciated, it’s the daily, smaller ways that partners can
Play a Getaway to Reconnect
Planning a day trip or weekend adventure creates a space for you and your partner to get away from the demands of daily life and focus on your relationship. You can use this time to try something new and exciting
Keep Flirting!
Flirting is fun! It brings laughter and playfulness into your relationship and helps you feel connected to your partner. It can be easy to fall into a routine and loose sight of this exciting and lighthearted aspect of being in