Experiment with something new.
When habits and routines become (literally) the norm, relationships get stale. As a result, do something new to see your partner and your relationship in a new way. Whether it’s planning a vacation to a location neither of you has visited before, playing a card game when you’re more of a “Scrabble” couple, trying something new in bed, or even ordering takeout that’s different from your usual go-to, anything “new” will bring back those falling-in-love feelings you had when you were experiencing everything for the first time with your partner.
Perform one act that you wish your partner to perform.
When it comes to relationships, the bottom line is that you must create what you want rather than wait for it to happen. If you want your lover to be more romantic, you need to be more romantic yourself. After all, you desire a more romantic relationship, and guess what? You have the power to make that happen. If you want your spouse to be a better listener, offer them your undivided attention and ask high-mileage follow-up questions to make them feel heard.
Cook together
Depending on who is busier that day, one of you is probably the “chef” of the relationship, or perhaps you take turns making dinner. Try cooking together this weekend. It will not only be a fun new activity to attempt together, but it will also provide an opportunity to work as a team. Making something will make you feel more connected. Put your significant other in charge of the chopping while you grill or do something unexpected, like handm
