Whether you have been with your significant other for ten weeks, ten months, or ten years, there will be times your union can feel a little monotonous. And while love and relationships seldom resemble a scene that includes a dramatic declaration of love in a movie, you should never underestimate the power of chocolate and roses. Fortunately, there are several practical things you can do to renew the romance in your relationship in the new year.
- Send Love Letters Through the Mail
An old-fashioned, hand-written love letter is one of the most thoughtful ways available to express how much you care for your significant other. In today’s digital world, taking the time to express your thoughts by hand, will stand out among the noise and clutter.
You can make your message more special by writing on stationery you choose just for the occasion. You should say nothing of the letter to your mate until he or she picks it out from a pile of mail. If you live in Montana, you can take a trip to the Bozeman post office after writing your love letter. All you need to do then is wait for the mailman to complete the process.
- Plan New, Fun and Exciting Activities
If you fear that things have slowed down a little in your relationship now that you are past the honeymoon stage, you can add a little excitement to the mix by scheduling a new and fun activity with your mate once a week. It is not necessary to indulge your inner adrenaline junkie by doing something dangerous. Activities as simple as taking a cooking class with your mate or enjoying food that is new to you both is enough to reignite any flames that were burning low.
- Be Creative in Your Conversation
Date nights can become a bore without something fresh and entertaining to discuss with your partner. Talking about work, family, and responsibilities are necessary but can be done anytime. Switch things up on your night out with your partner and ask something completely unexpected.
Ask your partner what superhero they would be if they could choose. Then ask them why they chose that hero. Conversations such as these will provide fun and laughter to both of you. And in the process, you will learn things about each other you may not know otherwise.
- Celebrate Any Success, No Matter How Small
Life can be a tough proposition at times. And you and your partner should have each other’s back whenever hardships occur. But even more important is that you and your significant other take the time to celebrate the good times together.
A raise, job promotion, winning raffle ticket, or any other example of good fortune is a great reason to celebrate. Tell your partner how proud you are of them, no matter how small the accomplishment may seem to others. The smile you will see on his or her face will be well worth the effort.
- The Simple Things Make a Big Impact
It is quite possible that a romantic evening for you and your significant other can begin with a simple holding of hands accompanied by an ‘I love you.’ Other small things you can make it a point to do to make your partner feel appreciated in the new year is show interest in things that are important to them, clean without being asked, and make an unexpected call every now and then just to ask how their day at work is going.
These may seem like extremely small gestures, but the accumulated impact of these gestures will provide food for a healthy relationship.
Final Thoughts
The new year is a great time to reflect on life and relationships. But what many people need is actionable steps to help put both energy and fun back in the time spent with a partner. The five tips above are a great place to start if you are looking to restore the romance you share with your significant other.