How to Bring Passion to Your Relationship

Many couples find that after a few years, the passion in the relationship starts to fade away. This doesn’t mean they aren’t in love anymore, but that the physical intimacy has dwindled. Long-lasting relationships are built on more than just passion; they also require a strong emotional connection and ongoing commitment. However, passion can make these other aspects of love stronger still, which is why it’s important to preserve it. Here are a few helpful tips on bringing passion into your relationship.

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Uncover the Cause

Why is there currently little or no passion in the relationship? Do you have conflicting schedules? Different needs for physical closeness? Evaluate the main reasons you and your partner believe have brought about this lack of passion and discuss how you think you can each tackle them. You can set aside some time each week dedicated to each other, no distractions. You can agree to meet in the middle between your disparate physical needs. There are so many possibilities once you start openly communicating.

Discuss with Your Partner

As mentioned already, communication is vital. This comes as no surprise to anyone who has read or heard relationship advice before. It deserves to be driven home, however, just how important communication is. Talk with your partner about what you want from the physical side of your relationship and listen when they tell you what they want. You may be surprised at how similar your needs are.

Create a List

Write down a list of activities that you believe would bring some passion into your relationship and have your partner do the same. Be as wild and unrealistic as you like, then take some time to narrow the list down. Swap notes with your partner and continue the conversation of what you both like, what you both want to try and what is definitely not going to happen. There are so many possibilities when it comes to increasing the passion in a relationship; surprise getaways, a change of scenery, toys and even herbal remedies can make a huge difference – visit healthmonthly.co.uk for information about the latter.

Be Spontaneous

A long-term relationship loses passion because you and your partner have become comfortable in your habits with each other. To combat this, try to be more adventurous and unexpected with your partner and the activities you enjoy together. Push the boundaries of your comfort zone and break free from your everyday routine. Avoid being too rigid or predictable with your acts of spontaneity, as this can come across as false and rehearsed.

Genuinely Appreciate Your Partner

It’s hard to be passionate with someone you don’t appreciate as you can’t respect their needs in the same way. Treat your partner as if you are getting to know them all over again and pay attention to what made you fall in love in the first place. Remembering all the reasons you began the relationship will bring you back to the early days when passion was likely more frequent.

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