Youâve been together for quite some time now. You know each other inside and out, you know all of the dirty little secrets, and you may even find yourselves daydreaming about how things used to be. Thatâs okay! Relationships are meant to evolve, but it doesnât mean that they donât require a little TLC here and there. Maintaining a healthy relationship isnât always easy, but there are a lot of ways that you can help your partner feel special without going into debt or spending a ton of time together. Here, are six ways to keep your relationship fresh and fun.
 Sureshot Ways to Keep Your Relationship Fresh and Fun
1. Maintain a healthy relationship
58 percent of Americans think that s*x life is important to a relationship.Â
Think about it: Without it, how would you feel about your partner? Thatâs not a rhetorical question.
What kind of relationship would you want to have with your partner?
The one that is filled with love and adventure?
Thatâs what a healthy relationship looks like, so make sure that your partner knows that. A healthy relationship is a bit messy and feels like a roller coaster (both physically and emotionally). Your partner should feel like he or she is having the time of their life with you.
2. Spend time together
At the end of the day, if you want your partner to feel special, you need to spend time together.
The honeymoon phase doesnât last forever, so your time together should always feel like a special occasion. Go on a date night once a week. Make time for each other and communicate with each other daily.
Make yourselves a list of things you can do as a couple that will create a little bit of intimacy. If youâre spending time together, youâre feeling close and love is definitely in the air.
3. Surprise your partner with little gifts
Going into debt can be a real pain, so it makes sense to keep things simple. Instead of buying your partner a $500 piece of jewelry or a $75 handbag, go to your local pharmacy and pick up a pack of gum or some chocolate-covered pretzels.
Keeping your partner on their toes by constantly surprising them with fun little gifts will keep your relationship happy and positive.
In the morning, pick your partner up a coffee at the nearest Starbucks or Tim Hortonâs. You donât have to spend tons of money on a fancy breakfast or pastry, but you can grab a few types of coffee, a teabag, or two, and you have the basis for a good morning at home. Plus, thatâs a sweet and simple way for you to show your appreciation for your partner.
4. Keep it spicy
Your partner has a need to be touched and kissed. A little PDA will not only improve your mood, but itâll bring you closer together and will also help to build up your excitement about each other. Donât feel like you have to go all-out at every second of the day.Â
âMost couples already know what feels good and what doesnât. PDA shouldnât be more than what youâre already doing”.
Make the most of the little moments.
Challenge your partner to something youâre both into and see who can win. âIt can be a sports team, an interest like traveling, or even dancing”.
5. Be emotionally supportive
Instead of taking your partner for granted or treating them like a basic human, consider showing them just how much you care about them and their needs.
When you take the time to share your emotions, it can help bond you even more as a couple and provide the motivation you need to keep going even when you donât feel like it.Â
You should be open about your feelings with each other and you should each have your list of things that you like about the other person. The key here is to appreciate and respect one another.
Make your partner feel special. Sometimes we forget that our partners need validation from us as much as we need validation from them. So go out of your way to do small things that show you appreciate and enjoy your partner.
6. Do something new together
Why not try something completely new together?
Some things in life are too good to miss out on, and thatâs especially true when it comes to new experiences with your partner.Â
Get out of your comfort zone together and learn something new that neither one of you has tried before. You never know what you might learn, and having new experiences with your partner not only strengthens your relationship but can also help make your relationship feel fresh and new, to begin with.
Conclusion
Sure, some of these tips may not work in every situation, but theyâre all worth a shot. Itâs best to ask yourself if a relationship is worth the time, effort, and money you have to spend to keep it going.
If youâre concerned about your partnerâs physical or mental health, or if youâre just tired of feeling bored or unfulfilled, it may be time to go on the hunt for that someone else. Itâs up to you.
The best way to determine if your relationship is worth working towards is, to be honest with yourself. Think about how often youâre doing the things listed above, and whether youâre being treated fairly and fairly rewarded for your efforts.
Keeping your relationship fun and fresh is not only exciting for you, but itâs also good for your partner. They may appreciate it just as much as you do.
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