10 Ways For a Healthier Relationship
10 Ways For a Healthier Relationship
Healthy relationships involve honesty, trust, respect and open communication between partners and they take effort and compromise from both people. Healthy relationships have been shown to increase our happiness, improve health and reduce stress. Studies show that people with healthy relationships have more happiness and less stress. Here are 10 Ways For a Healthier Relationship:
Spend quality time together
Spending time together can help improve your relationship. Go for a walk, make a meal together or just sit on the couch and watch a movie together.
Communication
Communication is important in relationships. We need to be able to talk openly and be a good listener. Communication doesn’t come easily for some people but it is the key to overall success of a relationship. It is what keeps couples on the same page and help solve problems.
Date night
Having a date night at least twice a month will help improve your relationship. If you have kids you might not get a lot of alone time. Having a date night where you have dinner and do an activity such as movies or bowling would help you bond better with your partner.
Getaway
When you take time away from stressors in your life such as work and daily life, it can help improve your physical and mental health and relationships. A quick getaway can make you feel refreshed and more prepared to deal with your daily life. It is also a great way to strengthen your relationship.
Be a good listener
Listening is an area we would all benefit from sharpening up. People tend to spend more time evaluating what the speaker is saying or figuring out their responses, than they do actually listening. When you listen with full attention, you are communicating respect. Attentive listening helps you learn more about your partner, what they are thinking and feeling. Listening can create a feeling of respect and connection in your relationship.
Affection
Affection is important in a relationship. Examples of affection are; hugging, kissing, holding hands, cuddling, sending cards and wrapping your arms around someone’s waist. When you want to express your feeling of closeness to someone, you can communicate affection through a range of behaviors. Affection reminds your loved one of your sincerity and your deep connection.
Go to sleep at the same time
Sharing a sleep schedule with your partner can help build intimacy between two partners. Laying in bed together encourages communication such as how your day was, your feelings and concerns. Sex or no sex going to bed as a couple can help increase connection. At the end of the night after working or spending the day with the kids, you are exhausted and need some time to unwind. Couples can talk and have some physical intimacy.
Having your own interests
It’s important in a relationship to have your own interests. “It’s important that couples spend time cultivating their own interests, doing things they enjoy on their own, which helps facilitate a healthy sense of self beyond the relationship,” licensed psychotherapist and sex therapist Michael Moran, LCSW, CST, explains. Alone does not need to take hours or days, it definitely can be tough. Experts say 20-30 minutes a day of alone time is beneficial. Some ideas are:
- reading a book outside
- watching a tv show
- taking a bubble bath
- drink a couple of coffee alone
- having a drink with friends
- going for a walk
- go to starbucks
Surprise your partner with little things
Everybody loves surprises and romantic gestures. Whether you are a new couple or dating each other for years, thoughtful surprises are sweet gestures that help your beloved understand what they mean to you. Some cute ideas:
- leave little notes on the bathroom mirror
- plan a surprise date night
- give flowers
- plan a picnic
- write a letter
- surprise visit to their job
- text them during the day
- give them a hug or kiss
- breakfast in bed
- take him/her on a surprise vacation
Physical Intimacy
Physical intimacy is about touch and closeness between bodies. In a romantic relationship, it includes holding hands, cuddling, kissing, and sex. It is important for your partner to feel wanted and needed in a relationship.
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