Things You'll Need:
- all you need is a willing heart and partner.
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Step 1
By deciding to read this article you have taken step one. Step one is readiness to keep your relationship feeling new. It is possible to keep that feeling of first kiss butterflies alive everyday of your relationship.
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Step 2
Begin leaving love letters in places that your significant other will find unexpectedly. This can be done in a lunch box, on their pillow, in a suitcase if they are traveling, under their coffee cup, etc. In today's technology world, you can send an unexpected text message if you like.
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Step 3
Remind yourself of why you fell in love with this person. When you begin seeing this person as you did when you first met and fell in love, they will begin to fall in love with you all over again also.
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Step 4
Open yourself up, and talk to your partner about your fears, your worries, your sadness, and your joys. When you take the time to talk to each other again you will see that you are drawn closer to each other everyday. During your talks, you both must forgive any hard feelings you have felt in the past and commit to moving forward.
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Step 5
Finally, take time together. This means just the two of you. This can be done by taking a walk, making a date and getting a sitter, or if time is short, simply standing next to each other holding hands and a quick kiss every chance you get. Make a forced effort to capture one on one time at every chance you get. Don't get caught in the guilt trap. Your relationship with your significant other was there before kids, and will be there after so if you ignore it now you will be strangers when the kids are gone.
