If there’s anything we’ve learned from our favorite rom-coms, it’s that love isn’t perfect. There are hiccups, breakups, and many other things that make it hard. What’s harder, though, is missing out on someone who’s actually worth it all.
It can be difficult to find time for your partner in all the hustle and bustle of daily life. Sometimes, love can get lost in the midst of all the other things. If your relationship is a constant you keep missing out on, it’s important to accept that your partner might be feeling out of it as well. This can lead to resentment, miscommunication, or worse.
These are eight ways you can remind your partner that you still love them, even if you feel like your relationship has become too routine.
1. Satisfy their Sweet Tooth
If you’re great around the kitchen (or not), take some time to bake your partner’s favorite! Whether it be a quick, three-ingredient box of their favorite brownies or a homemade dupe you know they’ll adore, it’ll be a great way to remind them how special they are. If you’re not super confident in your baking skills, a fun date idea could be doing this together. Couples who bake together are more likely to stay together.
2. Leave Notes for Them
If it seems you guys just can’t get on the same schedule, leave cute little notes all around their space. Write an “I love you” and leave it on their pillow. Stick a sticky note to their leftovers to tell them how much they are appreciated. When communication feels off, these little additions are a reminder that through it all, you’re still trying.
3. Flowers never go out of style
A bouquet for your loved one is more than a sweet gesture; it’s a romantic cliche we all know and love. Even if your love life isn’t a movie, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have those special moments.
4. You can spend the day in their shoes
Whether it be playing video games, watching a season’s worth of their favorite show, or trying their go-to drink, it’s important to acknowledge and respect their interests. It shows you care enough to be uncomfortable with what they love, even if it’s not something you enjoy. And if we know anything about love, it’s that it’s uncomfortable. It’s possible that you may even love it.
5. Put your phone away
There’s nothing that screams “I don’t care” more than doom scrolling while your SO is trying to talk with you. The worst part is that you may not even realize you’re doing it. Make a mindful decision to put your phone down, or hide it from yourself, when they’re telling a story or recounting their day. Supporting your SO should be a top priority in any relationship. Being more active in listening can help you make your partner feel valued and heard.
6. Plan a spontaneous vacation
Have you and your partner ever talked about going to London? Do they go on and on about how much they’d love to see the different countries in Africa? To make it happen, start planning a trip together! With the world getting a bit safer, even just having conversations about where they’d like to go and what they’d like to do is sure to get the ball rolling on their excitement. It doesn’t matter if it’s a week or a whole year away, being there for their dream vacation will be a memorable moment.
7. Remind them (and Show) How Cute They are
If you feel that your sex life’s getting a bit stale, plan a sexy night of fun for you and your lover. Research new positions you’d like to try, sauce up the room with rose petals, or grab some massage oils. Although sex isn’t everything, it’s a huge part of a relationship that can coincide with your partner’s self-confidence. It can spark the spark that will get you both back on track by being more mindful about your nights of intimacy.
8. Give up the remote
Have you ever seen them just watching their favorite shows? Give up the remote. There are only so many episodes you can watch before it drives your insane. And even if your favorite episode is airing at the same time, the compromise won’t kill you, we promise. This small gesture of appreciation will remind them how much you care.
Source: The Every Girl