Every relationship has its own dynamics but love alone is not enough for a healthy and strong relationship between a couple. There is a lot of things that go into a strong unbreakable bond. Especially in today’s fast world where our lives are constantly on the go. It is important that you consciously make an effort for your relationship to make it bloom. Following are some of the very simple ways to make your relationship strong. These might look unimportant to you but play a great role in strengthening your bond with your spouse.
Make it a habit to greet each other
Make it a habit to greet each other whenever one of you comes back home. Whether it is after a long day at work or just from a grocery run. Greeting each other shows that you missed the other person and are happy to have them back. Every day if you greet your spouse especially when they get back from work, it will strengthen the bond. It is also a way of expressing love.
Share your day with each other
Share the highs and lows of your day with your spouse. Whether it is at night when you get in bed or right after work while making dinner. Sharing about your day will not only keep each of you aware but also enhances communication. It will avoid many misunderstandings and arguments. For instance one of you had a bad at work, the other will be aware of it and would give some leverage. Additionally, sharing releases off the burden of stress and multiplies happiness. Imagine you achieving something at work and your partner cheering for you. Little things matter.
Acknowledge & appreciate
Always acknowledge and appreciate your partner. For whatever big or small effort they make for you, show them that you see it and appreciate it. A simple sentence of acknowledgment can make people feel good. And with appreciation, they feel loved and motivated to do it better the next time. Lack of acknowledgment and appreciation creates unnecessary misunderstandings. The other person would always feel frustrated regarding doing too much and not getting anything in return. Moreover, words of appreciation or even acknowledgment work as fuel for many people.
Physical affection
Physical affection does not have to be behind the doors. The simple act of holding hands also counts as physical affection. Showing physical affection gives a confidence boost to your partner and is essential for a healthy relationship. Plus, when someone you love romantically touches you there’s an instant serotonin rush which is healthy for your brain. Putting arms around in the kitchen also comes under physical affection. These are simple physical gestures that will express your love for your partner.
Weekly check-ins
In the rut of life and everyday routine, people forget about spending time with each other. Weekly check-ins could really help cover up for all that you have missed during the week. Sometimes the weekdays are chaos and no matter how much you try you never get time. Grabbing lunch or having breakfast together somewhere peaceful once a week will let you have time to bond.
Monthly dates
Dating your partner is very important when you are married. It keeps the spark and interest alive and you don’t feel ‘bored’. Going on a date night once a month is a very good idea for making your relationship strong. Firstly, you will look forward to the date the whole month which would keep you excited and invested. Secondly, monthly dates are good to remind you about the early days of your marriage and how both of you are in love with each other.
Alone time every day
Make it a rule to spend time with each other every day alone. No family, friends, or kids should be around during that time. It should be just the two of you. It is a healthy practice allowing better communication between partners.
Set couple rituals
Setting couple rituals is important for a strong relationship. It does not have to be something big, a simple morning coffee together, or daily dinner together could be a ritual. There are many things that you can set up as rituals including watching a movie every weekend, or making breakfast for your partner, or a simple kiss while seeing off. With time these grow to be a must practice and strengthen the bond.
Show support
Always be supportive of your partner. You might not always have solutions to their problems, but you can always listen to them while they lighten up their heart. Everyone needs a strong support system, and having it in your partner makes the relationship strong more than any other factor.
Give each other space
You might think why give space when you love them but it is very important. Every healthy and long-lasting relationship demands an adequate amount of space for each one. Having some personal space allows the individual to learn and grow as a person. They can do their own thing and sometimes would retrospect their behavior and personality for good. Both of these are essential for a happy and mature individual which could then have a great relationship.
