If you’ve been in a long term relationship, you could feel like you are in a ‘rut’ – life together seems a little stale, the spark has gone and you wonder where the person you fell in love with has gone. The good news is, is that there is hope – the downside is that it will take effort and a combination of activities to reignite the passion.
Here are a few ideas to kick start you off:
- Plan a date night – dress up, book tickets/reserve a table, put it in the diary and create anticipation.
- Give your partner a massage – create a relaxing space (candles, soft music, comfortable place to lie on).
- Explore a new bush track, beach, or a beautiful place that you both haven’t been before.
- Learn something together – find something you would both enjoy learning as a shared experience.
- Find an activity to try that gets you both out of your comfort zone – anything with adrenaline or excitement.
- Spend some time just being together without technology/TV to talk, share a meal and be present.
- Book a weekend away together – whether it be 5 star accommodation or under the stars.
- Play together. Go to a gym class or have a game of tennis. Anything that brings on the good endorphins, laughter and feeling good.
- Have a laugh. Watch silly videos, go to a comedy night, pick out a fun movie, paint a portrait of each other.
- Find ways to show your love. Make them a cup of tea, write a beautiful note, wash their car, tell them how wonderful they are. Be consistent and do it daily and see the response you get.
These are to start your own ideas. Be creative and keep your partner in mind to ensure the experiences are fun and memorable.