Long Term Relationship Blahs? 33 Ways to Reignite Romance

Ways to Reignite the Romance!

By Christine Katz

If all of the family hustle and bustle is taking a toll on your passion, make reconnection a priority today Intimacy doesn't always grow after expensive romantic gestures Sometimes the more spontaneous and relaxed you can be with each other on a daily basis, the closer you'll feel more of the time.

Sprinkle little acts of affection into a busy schedule and you'll rekindle romance between you and your mate in no time You will feel closer to your spouse this season if you practice these thirty-three habits

33 Ways to Reignite Romance

BE PLAYFUL. Have an impromptu pillow fight, send a child-like love note, or just tease each other.

CLEAN UP YOUR ACT. Dress up for a leisurely evening of appetizers and desserts

SHARE A FEW LAUGHS IN. Watch a comedy sketch or a funny film together.

WORK IT OUT

Get a couples' massage You deserve it.

ACTIVATE THE NO SCROLL ZONE. Park your smartphones beyond the bedroom.

STAY HOME.

The kids are all busy elsewhere? Take advantage of some grown-up alone time

COUNT THE WAYS. Make a list of all the ways your spouse gets you

TASTE THE HUMBLE PIE

Apologize for something you never admitted you were sorry about

ONCE A YEAR, POST YOUR ANNIVERSARY ON SOCIAL MEDIA. Otherwise, keep your contract sacred by forgoing social media shout outs

STOP NITPICKING.

GET NEEDS MET.

Cheer your spouse on. Ask for the support you need. That's win-win.

TRADE OFF THE CHORES.

Nothing says "We're in this together" like sharing chores

GOT SECRETS?

Get them out in the open by spilling your guts first You'll feel lighter afterwards

BAKE TOGETHER

Turn on some sultry music and flirt your way through a complicated recipe.

ENJOY EACH OTHER'S COMPANY. Hold hands. Rub shoulders. Give hugs. Dance in the living room.

Fruits

PICK YOUR PREFERRED TIME. Snuggle in bed at least once every 24 hours whether morning, evening, or middle of the night.

You both have strengths & weaknesses - own yours & honor theirs

MAKE UP YOUR OWN SECRET CODE.

SWAP STORIES IN FRONT OF THE KIDS. REMINISCE ABOUT TRIALS YOU MADE IT THROUGH TOGETHER

Fruit helps supply your body with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

Two winks in a row means I can't wait until we get these kids to bed

LADY AND THE TRAMP IT. Share a plate of spaghetti and meatballs in a cozy Italian restaurant

APPRECIATION ALERT. Send each other gratitude texts in the middle of the day for a month

TAKE A WALK. Hold hands and don't speak. Just listen to the world.

POUR A CUP OF TEA

Sit down at the table and have a heart to heart about whatever is weighing on your minds.

THE POWER OF ATTENTION. Put down what you are doing and look up when your spouse walks into a room.

REUNITE.

Plan a date night after you've been apart for a little while You'll appreciate each other even more

ALLOW VULNERABILITY

You know what your partner feels less than stellar about. Offer support in that arena.

YOU DIDN'T MARRY IN WINTER. So why not celebrate your halfy wedding anniversary date?

BE A SMOOCH SENTINEL. No one goes in our out the door without a quick kiss

SHARE A CRY.

Watch a tearjerker and see who reaches for tissues first

GO, US!

Your love story is like chapters in a book Celebrate all the ways your relationship has evolved since you met

MEMORIZE THIS LINE

Practice it next time a conversation gets heated. "I respectfully disagree."

CONGRATULATE EACH OTHER ON BEING GOOD PARENTS.

Give yourselves credit for all the things you've had to learn along the way

COMMISERATE.

Don't brush off a crappy day or try to instill false cheer Instead make eye contact and say, "That totally sucks. I'm sorry you had to go through that "

CULTIVATE YOUR SHARED VISION. Map out the future you are building together and discuss it often