It is admirable to do the worthy thing to make your other half happy. While some scold at this, you should understand that it takes continued effort to make a relationship work. A relationship doesn’t stop with the two of you agreeing on being attracted to the other person. The work doesn’t stop when the other person is willing to go the whole nine yards with you either. You have to put in daily work for the relationship to blossom and thrive.
Those who can put the certain small subtle actions listed here into use will see their relationships flourish. At the end of the day, your careful attention here could be what it takes for your relationship to remain active and alive.
1. Take walks together
Taking walks together to special places brings memories. It also gives room for communication and expressing your feelings to the other person. Besides, walks could present an opportunity to see something nice that you can get for the other person.
2. Play games together
There are cool games to play together like Scrabble, Chess, Monopoly, or even a video game on the Xbox or PlayStation. There are a lot of games that you could play together or with another couple that could propel and deepen your relationship. Playing games together brings smiles, thrills, and talking points.
3. Pay attention to the details
Compliment him/her when they make little changes. Notice the little things like their favorite color or their favorite restaurant. These are things people may seem to ignore; however, if you want the best out of your relationship you are really leaving no stone un-turned.
4. Exchange memories
Whether they are memories from childhood or those that have defined your relationship, learn to talk about the pleasant memories that you have gotten from your relationship. Talk about each other’s families and what it was like growing up. Understand there are no perfections in these experiences. The goal us to reveal your true self and your perspectives to the other person.
5. Always be available
Never be far away or too distant to show that you care. Volunteer to do the things that will show you are willing to go the extra mile for your partner. Go to their exhibitions, graduations, baby showers, or anywhere that will prove to the other person that you care about the their happiness just as much as you do your own.
6. Introduce them to your friends and family
Make the other person feel special. Let them be aware that they are truly involved in your life. Introduce them to your social circles. Whether interests with these persons are aligned or not, let them have you as a center point and get connected.
7. Discuss ideas together
Talk about your goals. Where do you want to be in 3-5 years? What ideas do you have about the world and existence? Look at where you want your relationship to be in the near future. Go beyond discussing about people and events. Make sure your discussions have depth and address important matters.
8. Always be attentive to their needs
Give them the attention they need. Dedicate yourself fully to their needs. There should be no distractions or borderlines. Even though technology takes most of our time and attention, this shouldn’t be the case if you want to get the best out of your relationship.
9. Attend events together
Religious events, social gatherings, and sometimes even professional gatherings are great occasions to go together. Be seen together. Even if you are at loggerheads, these gatherings have a way of mending differences and making the other person know that you want them to be involved in your world. Besides, it establishes territories and protects your relationship from being attacked by a third party.
10. Go for a short trip
Going for a hike or going to a popular site could be refreshing for your relationship. Such experiences together unite you and the other person. Try to plan for such short trips and create the enthusiasm for experiencing such beautiful moments together.
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