Almost every relationship begins with a fairy tale romance.
Two people fall so passionately in love that they cannot stand to be apart!
In fact, most married couples have a wonderful first year of marriage filled with romance.
But, as fate would have it, life bursts their newlywed bubble of bliss with jobs and bills and kids.
In an all out effort to survive, romance quickly becomes optional, and is often put on the back burner (or taken off the stove altogether).
If you don't
give romance the attention it deserves, if it isn't valued and is allowed to wane, it could be lost altogether as the cold, affection-less winds of winter begin to blow against the embers.
Thankfully, it doesn't have to be this way; it's possible to reignite passion and
romance.
One way to keep the fires of romantic love burning is to continue doing the little romantic things you used to do when you first started dating.
It's The Little Things That Count
Every married couple should have their own treasure chest of little things to show love and affection to each other.
NOTES
For instance, you can write love letters or notes expressing your feelings for each other; a post-it note on the mirror counts for the wordsmith challenged.
Not a writer? Simply list everything you love about your spouse (it'll make them more lovely if they don't happen to be
so lovely at the moment).
Tell them what you appreciate most about them... how attractive they are....things they do that fill your life with joy.
In addition to writing these things down, it's good to whisper them once in a while too.
CALLS
Call your loved one simply to
say how much you love hearing their voice. If he or she doesn’t pick up, leave a loving and intimate message.
GIFTS
Small, random gifts help to rekindle romance.
It could be as simple as bringing home a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling cider or some delicious grape juice with a jammy sweetness in a fancy bottle to celebrate your partner’s achievements (with alcoholism and addictions on the rise, consider making healthy choices that support your life and values).
The achievements you're celebrating don't have to be huge; small ones count too.
Thoughtful items such as flowers, chocolates, cards and perfume make great gifts,
too.
MEMORIES
Why not give your spouse the gift of a wonderful memory by planning a special romantic evening?
GRAND GESTURES
In addition to the “little things”, make a grand gesture every once in a while.
This applies especially to special days such as holidays, anniversaries, birthdays and Valentines Day.
Perhaps consider going the extra mile and celebrate the anniversary of the day the two of you actually met, or any other special days you hold dear.
A
thoughtful gift would be something nice to do for such occasions.
The above tips are just a gentle nudge to help you rekindle love and romance.
2018 is about to wind down; we're entering the holiday season - this time of year is perfect for romance. That's why in the coming weeks I'll be sharing tips on how to keep the fires of affection and love burning.
May romance be the hearth that keeps your marriage
warm.
Until next week, this is Mike Tucker and I want YOU to be mad about marriage!
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