Relationship advice: romantic tips.
This is something most adults will realize sooner or later: getting into a relationship is easy enough… but mantaining a relationship, that’s where the real challenge lies. Once the throes of passion subside, it’s very common for a couple to drift together, and things have a way of going sour unless you take regular action to sweeten the deal.
If you lack the imagination to engage a streak of romance naturally, there is no need to feel bad about it… especially since there are strategies you can use to re-kindle the connection to your other half. In case you need some ideas, this post will provide you with some romantic tips that you can rely on. Just try doing some of these things, and you’ll be surprised with how a simple gesture can make a positive impact in your relationship.
Random acts of affection.
When saying “I love you” just won’t do the trick, try doing something nice to make your romantic partner feel cherished. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or complicated, since sometimes a simple gesture of affection will go a long way. Just make sure it’s honest and heartfelt, and you can’t go wrong with that. Some examples include:
Reach out and hold hands casually; when you started dating, you probably used to hold hands with your sweetheart all the time, and then you just lost the habit, right? Well, get it back! It doesn’t matter if you’re having breakfast, going for a walk or driving. Sometimes just holding hands will do a better job of expressing your feelings than anything you can say.
Offer to brush her hair / help him shave, or volunteer to perform a massage; sure, your girlfriend or boyfriend doesn’t necessarily need your help to do it… but they’ll probably appreciate the gesture if you volunteer to help. Furthermore, it’s a nice way of increasing the sense of intimacy between the couple.
Write a romantic note; everyone loves reading a romantic note, especially when there’s no apparent reason for it. Most people only bother scribbling down some words of affection when it’s a special occasion, or when they’re trying to apologize for doing something wrong. It’s too bad, since this kind of thing is much more convincing when it gets the receiving person by surprise.
A special night out.
When was the last time you planned a special night out, or a romantic dinner? If you can’t recall when the last time was, then you absolutely should make sure to do it as soon as possible. Try making reservations in a fashionable restaurant, or take your spouse to somewhere meaningful, such as the place where you first met. Make sure to go all out and get some flowers to go along with it, or maybe some live romantic music.
Surprise gift.
The thing about gifts is that most people only hand them out in special occasions such as birthdays and relationship milestones. This is nice and fine… but if you really want to make a statement, you need to rely on the element of surprise. Even if it’s something symbolic, a nice gift will help show him or her just how much you care.
Remember, these are just some general guidelines to get your imagination started. You can do anything you like, just as long as you are genuinely concerned about expressing your feelings. There’s no reason to be shy, since a clumsy attempt at romance is still much better than acting indifferent.
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