The truth is, over time, our feelings and dynamics in our relationships do change. As much as we try to stay in the sparkly, exhilarating honeymoon phase for as long as we can, it inevitably comes to an end. However, this does not mean that these feelings must disappear forever; they simply evolve.
The feelings of excitement and butterflies in relationships do not have to be sentenced to the beginning stages of a relationship β there are many ways to keep them alive even decades down the line.
These times can feel uncertain and mundane, but that does not have to equate to a death sentence for the relationship. Rather than throwing in the towel and accepting the boring feeling, try investing your creativity and time into your relationship and partner.
Tony Robbins , a life coach and leadership psychologist, writes that holding hands, cuddling, warm hugs and giving compliments are all a part of intimacy, and the spark in a relationship is directly affected by them.
Ensure that you are initiating physical touch with your partner in small and large ways: a bear hug after a long day at work, holding hands while running errands, or cuddling together on the sofa watching a film. Dating your partner even if you have been together for 15 years is one of the best ways to keep them and you interested and invested in the relationship.
