Day in and day out, it’s the same thing, no wonder romantic love falls by the wayside every now and then. But it’s the little, beautiful things that can be a key moment in a relationship. They often decide whether a relationship becomes more intense or the distance between the partners increases.
The psychotherapist Jennifer Gerlach has summarized seven little things for the magazine “Psychology Today” that can immediately improve any relationship and strengthen the connection between the two lovers.
Compliments make life more beautifulEveryone likes to hear a compliment, absolutely everyone. And isn’t it worth even more, especially in a relationship, when your partner does one? A compliment expresses the other person’s appreciation and highlights positive qualities.
Good NewsThe world is full of bad news, we open the newspaper and bad news jumps out at us. So how about sharing the good news with your partner? Refreshingly positive, right? Of course, you also have to be allowed to just vent about the situations of the day, but it can also strengthen relationships if you try to focus more on the good things in life.
Common enemy imageThe opposite of positive energy is the common enemy image. For example, the partner knows all the stories about the annoying boss and hates him with us after work – this can also be a strong connection in a partnership if you have a common enemy.
Experience adventureGet off the couch and into the fray! Shared experiences are proven to bond a relationship. No matter whether you go on trips to the zoo, go on a city trip together or spontaneously go to the sea, just go out and experience something. If you focus more on activism and couch-festing, there is less chance that the relationship will become dull.
A little surpriseIn a relationship, it’s a sweet gesture to surprise the other person with a little gift every now and then. The value of the small present doesn’t matter at all, but rather the idea behind it. Even if it’s just the favorite yogurt from the supermarket that the other person was thinking of, it’s a loving and thoughtful gesture that can strengthen the relationship. However, you need to be careful when it comes to giving gifts, because wanting to buy the other person’s love is not one of the nice, relationship-strengthening little things.
A suffering shared is a suffering halvedIf something is on your mind and weighs you down, it often helps if you talk about it and, above all, feel heard. Especially on days when the sun doesn’t shine so brightly for you, your partner can be a great source of support by being there for you and trying to understand you. Love is being there for each other: in good times and bad.
Laughter is the best medicineLast but not least, laughing together is one of the strongest bonds a relationship can have. You should make sure that you never lose the fun you have together and if you find it difficult to get the necessary happiness and silliness out of yourself, how about going to a comedy event with your partner?
Quelle: Psychology Today, Parship
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