New relationships have you feeling over the moon. You’ll celebrate one-week anniversaries, first kisses, and other adorable firsts. Stick together long enough, and you may find yourself still hopelessly in love. But does your partner know you still feel the same way?
As relationships mature, it can be easy to take for granted that your partner will always be there. And while that may be true, it doesn’t hurt to make them still feel the way they did on your first date.
News Flas: Love is Hard!
Love is hard. Long-lasting relationships are challenging. Even if you think you have the perfect relationship, life finds a way to disrupt it. While you may not mean to put your partner on the back burner, the truth is it will happen at some point.
Why wait until a grand gesture is needed to save a relationship? Start doing these small day-to-day things to keep your relationship void of bitterness.
Find Out Your Partner’s Love Language
The way to do this is to pay attention. Do you love how your partner knows when you need a little pick me up and sneaks a sweet treat into your lunch? When you came home from a stressful visit with your family and the entire house was scrubbed clean? Maybe you’ve noticed how your partner wants to put their feet in your lap while watching a movie.
First, start thanking them when you notice the little gestures in your time of need. A simple acknowledgment goes a long way. Be specific when you thank them. Not only does this reaffirm how much you love this, but it also makes them feel great!
Is your partner a hard one to crack? Ask them what comforts them. Chances are they’ve been dying for you to just ask.
Don’t Forget to Flirt
Just because you’ve been together for ten years doesn’t mean flirting should be a thing of the past. Say something to remind them of your first date. Compliment all the work they’ve been putting in at the gym. Everyone just wants to be wanted. And knowing your partner still wants you after so much time has passed guarantees to make the heart swell.
It doesn’t take much work to let your partner know how lucky you are to have snagged them. But say. Say it all the time, and you’ll be in for many years of bliss.