Relationships as we know take work and sometimes they can be very stressful, challenging and frustrating. However, that can also be pleasurable, rewarding, loveable and soothing. If you want more of the latter, here are 7 small ways to love big in your relationship:
- At the absolute minimum, once a week, think of something that you like about your partner and tell him or her. Doing it daily is even better. Marital happiness depends on having more positive comments than negative in the relationship.
- However, a good thing to do is ask your partner for negative feedback. Give your partner permission to express difficult or painful feelings and listen well. Your partner will love that you are making his or her inner feelings and experience a priority.
- Smile admiringly at your partner. Throw in an “I love you” for good measure and for no particular reason.
- Be willing to get interrupted by your partner. When spoken to, take your eyes off the computer and look directly into the eyes of your partner. Focus on her or him. You can always return to what you were doing.
- Plan a date, a weekend, even a romantic walk on the beach. Tend to the relationship on a consistent basis.
- Be interested in your partner’s dreams. Ask what would be meaningful to him or her and how you can facilitate that happening.
- Cuddle, hug and kiss your partner a lot. You may have a lot on your plate such as parenting, working, etc, but remember that you are lovers and act like you did when your were courting for a portion of the evening, weekend, etc.
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