A stressed lifestyle and long working hours often leave us tired at the end of the day. Often, we have no time or worse, no energy to talk to our partners. As a result, our relationships suffer and we end up behaving like humanized robots. A healthy emotional life has been shown to be a vital part of health and often contributes to your mental and physical wellbeing.
Here are the top 10 ways of putting the spice back in your relationship when you have no time at all.
1. Do fun things together
Do you remember the last time you had a fun date? Like going for a trek, or joining a salsa class or cooking together. Take out some time and do things that both of you enjoy.
2. Switch off your cell phones
Can you really make conversation when your blackberries keep beeping? For at least 30 minutes before hitting the bed, switch off your phone, the TV, and laptops. Give exclusive attention to your partner at that time
3. Dress up for each other
Have you been ignoring your appearance off late? Too tired? Too busy? Spending 5 minutes on your appearance can not only help you regain your confidence but also help you get a second glance from your partner.
4. Give them a gift without any reason
Your partner has been eyeing the latest smartphone or that gorgeous pair of shades. Why don’t you gift it? It will not only make the other person feel extraordinarily special, it will also show that you cared enough to notice and do something about it.
5. Cut down on your expectations
Are you expecting too much from your partner? Or are you communicating your expectations in a way that he/she would understand? Cutting down on your expectations may be the single best way to improve satisfaction levels in a relationship. Looking at it from a stranger’s perspective will help you decide what’s fair and what’s not.
6. Hold hands while walking
The next time you’re running errand together or taking a walk, hold your partner’s hands. This small gesture not only fosters a feeling of security, it also helps the other person feel warm and wanted.
7. We all like surprises
Your partner loves to party or eat gourmet food. But he/she simply doesn’t have the time. Why don’t you spring in a surprise? Organize a party, cook some great food. It’ll be something both of you will cherish.
8. Compliment your partner
If our bosses gave us enough compliments, they wouldn’t be doing their job well! Each one of us wants us to feel wanted and appreciated. Compliment your partner, a new tie, a new shoe or even a good joke. Make sure they know that they are wanted.
9. Pretend it’s your first date
Remember how excited you were on your first date? How you took care to dress up, put on the right perfume and say the right things? Why don’t you replay it?
10. Take a vacation
When was the last time when just the two of you went out? No kids, no families, no one to take care of. Just 3-4 days away from the grind, and there is a bright chance that you will rekindle the magic.