Wednesday, March 16, 2011

How to Keep a Long-Term Relationship Fresh

1. Mix it up. If you're always hanging out in groups, plan a nice night alone. If you find yourselves alone watching movies on the couch every night, throw a party. Go out to a movie. Go for a nice dinner. Change up your routine.

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2. Travel back to the days when you wanted to impress your significant other. After a period of time, it can become easy to throw your hair in a ponytail, wear sweats, skip a day between showers, etc. Try dressing up, trying your very hardest to look nice for your boyfriend/girlfriend. They will appreciate the effort.
3. Try new things together. Go on a date to somewhere you have never been before. Or do something thrilling. Go sky diving, visit an amusement park, take a weekend trip to a nearby city.
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4. Be thoughtful. Surprise your partner with a tiny gift, such as flowers, a card, or something to show you appreciate them without splurging. Show up at their office with their favorite coffee or donut. 12-red-roses.jpg
5. Spend some time apart. If you are together as a couple every night, things can get routine and old, and being together so often can start to get under your skin. Try spending some time alone with your friends if you've waned away from them. Split up your time.
6. Get the blood flowing. Kick a soccer ball around, challenge each other to a tennis match, go for a jog. Keep it not-so-competitive. Get the juices flowing together, as a couple. Doing active things together will help warm up your relationship.

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