True love lasts forever, doesn't it? Well, at least the majority of people believe so. However, it is not only the love itself that makes a relationship work for years; it is also about the people and what they do to make it work.
Just being together and being in love may be enough for the first year, but then you will need to try harder. Here are some things for couples to do at every stage of their relationships.
Number 1: Go on dates
Whether you've just started dating or have been married for years, it is always great to go out together. Dress up and go to a restaurant, to the theater or just for a walk around a park.
If it is true love, you'll always have something to talk about, from how both of your days were, to the deepest thoughts and feelings.
Number 2: Travel together
Nothing brings people closer than flying. You make plans together; you see new exciting views, you get great memories to remember for years and, most importantly, you overcome difficulties together.
With age, people tend to travel less, finding many excuses not to go far away from home. Don't be those people! Move to a new place every year; that will be beneficial for your relationships.
Number 3: Do things together
It is imperative to spend quality time together, whether you prefer watching TV together, working out, taking cooking or dancing classes, going for a walk or just staying up all night talking. The most important thing is to enjoy each other's company.
Number 4: Have your hobbies as well
No matter how much you love your partner, being together all the time and doing every single thing together can be quite stressful sometimes. Having separate hobbies is a great thing in every stage of the relationship.
One person can play video games, while the other one draws, for example. It will give you satisfaction from doing the thing you love and will make you miss your partner.
Number 5: Have traditions
Traditions are a great part of every community, big or small. Traditions in a family are also fundamental.
Cultures can be different, starting from the more common ones such as celebrating big holidays and inviting all the relatives, to the small personal things such as cooking pancakes for each other every weekend.
Number 6: Hug and kiss every day
Many happy couples kiss and hug every day. Psychologists say that thanks to such personal contact, couples develop devotion and affection towards each other; it improves their spirit and they trust one another and feel safe.
Such intimacy is crucial for every relationship.
Number 7: Do the small things for each other
Surprising each other and making each other feel special is a must for any relationship. Paying a compliment, giving flowers, cooking his or her favorite dish, writing a love letter (or sending a love text if you must, but an actual letter is preferable), and bringing coffee to bed are all the great things to surprise your partner with.
Be creative and don't forget to please your partner all the time.
Number 8: Share your responsibilities and help each other
The times when men were responsible for financial stability and women for household only are long over. Now, often both spouses work and provide for the family. Household responsibility should be shared as well. If you see that your beloved one is especially tired today, take his or her household responsibilities this time. They'll surely exchange the favor soon.
Number 9: Always be honest
Always tell your partner the truth, even if it is not very pleasant. Don't let your loved one doubt your honesty. Distrust is one of the main reasons for losing the harmony in relationships.
Happy couples value honesty and are always sincere with each other.
Number 10: Make love and talk about it
Physical love is as important as emotional love in a relationship. If there are both of these components, it is magical. Have sex regularly and talk about things you like and don't like in bed.
...Being open here is very important. Spice things up once in a while too, and do something different to make it more attractive to the two of you. …
While planning is critical for your own pattern of personal growth, it may also help if you have a plan that you make together. You can be as open and as creative as you want with a dated planner with stickers or a creative journal where you can place everything you want to achieve and keep track on everything you still want to achieve in the future with your partner.