Relationships can be both rewarding and exhausting. You and your partner may live together, work and share the responsibilities of cooking, cleaning or taking care of pets or children. But by the end of the day, you barely get to spend any quality time alone with your partner.
Even the strongest of couples can get bogged down by the daily grind, leaving romance by the wayside.
Maintaining intimacy takes work. Whether you're interested in building a deeper connection or reviving the romance with your loved one, there are many ways to spice up your relationship.
Everyone's different, which is why ideas to renew romance depend on what you and your partner are comfortable with. In this article, we'll explore five basic ways to rejuvenate your bond
1. Share 20 second hugs
When you hug someone for 20 seconds it increases oxytocin (hormone levels) in both men and women, and makes you feel closer.
2. Clean your room
If the only place you have alone time is in your room, this is a definite do! Clear the clutter-- move family photos to other areas of the home, and decorate your room with things that inspire a calm and relaxed version of yourself.
3. Send a note
Just a simple note expressing your love, on a day that's not a holiday, can do wonders. Communicating through text, mail, post-it, whatever, it's the communication that counts.
4. Be unpredictable.
Long term relationships get routine and sometimes, stuck in a rut. Subscribing to Groupon or Living Social offer lots of ideas for surprise date nights.
5. Self Care
Don't forget to take care of yourself. Your happiness should come first. You can't love someone else if you have trouble loving yourself. Spend 30 mins a day doing something you love.
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