Keeping love alive

How can you prevent romance from fading in your relationship? Here is some advice for keeping love alive through difficult times...

Falling in love is easy. Staying in love, however, is hard. While going through a tough time, many couples turn bitter and resentful and find it difficult to stay together.

This brings us to the question – how to keep love alive during difficult times? 

The right perception

Think of your marriage as a plant that needs to be carefully nurtured. A neglected or overlooked marriage is bound to fail. So, both of you need to work together to make sure your relationship remains a source of love, affection, and emotional support.
Realising this important fact is the first step to a successful relationship. 

The importance of communication 

Talk to each other openly. Strong communication is the foundation of a relationship. It is especially important if you are going through a rough patch. Tell your partner how you feel and get to know how he feels. Both of you need to feel that you have a shoulder to lean on when things are difficult. 

Genuine appreciation for each other

Words of appreciation can work like magic. Deep down inside, everyone wants to be appreciated for his or her uniqueness. Compliment your partner’s physical appearance, skills, maturity, intelligence, behaviour, unique character traits, and anything else you like.
By praising your partner, you send a clear message that you do not take the relationship for granted and you genuinely appreciate everything your partner does for you. 

Forget and forgive 

Everyone makes mistakes. You and your partner are no exception to this rule. The best way to move forward is to forgive each other and forget the incident completely. Never hold on to old hurt and nag your partner constantly by pointing out something he did years back. No good can ever come out of it. 

Service is noble

Express your love by serving your partner. Cook a romantic dinner, clean your house, or do anything you think will please him. It is one of the simplest ways to show your partner how much he means to you. 

The joy of gifting

Gift him something nice. It need not be very expensive. Even a simple card that says ‘I love you’ with a smiley can make him feel very special. Similarly, when he gifts you something, let him know that you love it. People always feel touched when their love is reciprocated. So, surprise your loved one with gifts. 

Spending time together

Turn off the TV. Switch off the PC. Leave the magazines and newspapers on the coffee table. Sit in a quiet place and talk to each other.
Today’s fast-paced lifestyle leaves people with very little time to spend with each other. Why waste it on TV or something equally unnecessary?
Once in a while, shut off the outside world and spend some quality time with your loved one. It will be a very rewarding experience. 


The courage to admit mistakes

When you make a mistake, admit it. Say that you feel bad. If you cannot muster up the courage to say sorry, you will start looking for something or someone to blame. Once the blame game starts, it never ends. So be the bigger person and admit your mistakes. 

Rejuvenate your sex life

You can rejuvenate your relationship by spicing up your sex life. Try dirty talk, role play, or anything else that you have not tried before. Share your fantasies with your man and ask him to do the same. Infusing some novelty into your love life is one of the best ways to keep love and romance alive in your relationship. 

The importance of breathing space

A healthy relationship requires some breathing space. No matter how compatible you are, you cannot be together all the time. So spend some time alone. It can be rejuvenating for your soul and can help you realize how much you miss your partner.