How to Keep Romance Alive in a Marriage
Many marriages grow sour after the first few years because the flickering light of romance goes out. Here are some tips on rekindling the flame and keeping the fire blazing.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Kiss all the time. Kiss before you go to work, when you come home from being out. Kiss when you watch TV together, even when you get back to the car from paying for gas. You get the picture.
-
2
Say I love you because (blank). Fill in the blank. Saying I love you is great but remind your spouse of why you love them. Say something like, "I love you because you always take out the time to ask me about my day," or ",I love you because after 6 years of marriage you still know how to make me smile." This will make your significant other feel extra special.
-
-
3
Always remember the "specials" and the "firsts." Remember anniversaries, your first date, the first time you had an argument then made up or the day you found out you were going to have your first child. You don't have to have a huge party. Just letting the other person know that you do remember means so much.
-
4
Go all out. Every now and then it is OK to go all out and celebrate whatever. Do exactly what's expected of you. Buy those roses, chocolate and perfumes. Get him those tickets to the game or that entertainment system he's been wanting. Get your spouse to say wow.
-
5
Communicate. Stop to ask how things are going. This step is simple and it shows that you love and care about them.
-
6
Go to bookstores, or go online to look for romatic ideas and getaways.
-
7
Buy the Karma Sutra. Read it together by candlelight with wine and soft music.
-
8
Practice. Being romantic isn't natural for everyone. Promise yourself to go the extra mile at least once a week. Soon it will be second nature to you.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Always ask your spouse what they would like to do, or what romance means to them. It's a surefire way to get things right for them.
On the other hand, don't always ask your spouse what they would like to do. Monotony can kill romance.
