It's easy to fall into a monotonous routine with your partner, but throwing a fun curveball can spice things up for both of you.
| Let's take five minutes to see this week in a new light. | | | Because our romantic partners are a constant in our lives, it's sometimes easy to fall into a monotonous routine with them. Those early days—when sparks were flying—give way to comfortable nights in doing the same thing on repeat. There's joy in the ease of consistency, but sometimes throwing a fun curveball can spice things up for both of you. | | | Looking for things to do as a couple to bring adventure and/or romance to your relationship can help strengthen your bond." | | Here are some fun ways you can strengthen your relationship starting today.
- Pencil in a Date Night: When's the last time you carved out a few hours to commit to each other? Whether it's a classic dinner and a movie night or a day spent exploring a local museum, your options are endless.
- Learn More About Your Partner's Hobby: Taking time to learn more about your partner's favorite things shows how much you care, conveys interest and appreciation, and is a fun way to spend time together.
- Get Active Together: Boost your endorphins and connect in new ways by moving your bodies together. Ideas can range from salsa dancing to checking out a new gym to walking around the block together.
- Plan a Trip: They say that half the fun of going on vacation is planning and anticipating. A weekend getaway, staycation, or longer holiday can foster your relationship during the actual time away and leading up to it.
- Try a Game That Fosters Connection: There's a handful of relationship games geared toward improving your communication and connection, including We're Not Really Strangers and Let's Get Deep. Spend an afternoon diving into one of them.
| Grand gestures are fun, but sometimes the smallest acts or simple phrases can make all the difference.
- Surprise your partner with a small gift, like a cup of coffee.
- Send a text during the day expressing appreciation for something they've done for you or your family recently.
- Leave a love note for them to find during the day.
- Take a task off your partner's plate.
- Snuggle a little longer in bed.
- Offer an unexpected long hug or kiss.
- Ask your partner how you can show up for them today.
- Send a photograph of a happy memory you had together.
- Take the same personality quiz and compare notes.
| | Ways to Stay Positive This Week | | | Ways to Nurture Your Mind and Body | This week, pick one or two of the suggestions listed above and commit to them. Maybe you set aside some time to spend together later in the week, or you can dive into the activity within the hour. | -
Written by mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn, "Wherever You Go There You Are" explores the many benefits of mindfulness and how the age-old practice helps to reduce stress, improve your quality of life, and nourish relationships. | | | |
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