How to Identify the Need to Rekindle a Romance

Relationships are interesting things. They have highs. They have lows. If you're starting to think that the romance just isn't what it used to be in your relationship, it might be time to take steps to rekindle your romance.

Instructions

1. Think about the last time you had time for just the two of you. If it's been a while, you might need to plan some special together time.

2. Consider the last time that you dressed up for one another and went out on a date. How much less time to you spend getting dressed up and going out now than you did when you were first going out? If it's considerably less now, the romance might be slipping out of your relationship.

3. Identify the last time that you brought home a special gift, "just because." If it's been a long while since something caught your eye and made you think about your special someone, you may need to add a little spark to get things going again.

4. Think about the last time that you just went out and had fun. If it's been a while-or if you honestly cannot remember the last time you and your special someone went out to play-it might be time to shake up your day-to-day routine.

5. Consider your excitement with the relationship. If it has waned considerably, you may need to do something to rekindle the romance.

Tips & Warnings

• It's normal for relationships to have downtime. That doesn't mean the flame has gone out, it just means that you need to take a few small steps to put the spark back into your romance.

• Even little things like a text message that says "I love you" can help to rekindle a romance.

• Some people, when they see a lull in their relationship, panic and think that their relationship is ending. Try just a few small things to rekindle your passion. You might be surprised by how much of a spark is still there.