UpJourney’s Article Written by The Editors, How to Keep the Spark Alive in a Relationship (60+ Exciting Ways) features contributions from Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating (Visit UpJourney to view the full article)
By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating
A relationship can start in a whirlwind of excitement and euphoria but suddenly fade without a single spark left behind.
It can be challenging to always feel the spark between you and your partner, especially if you have been together a long time and have yet to place effort into rekindling that spark. It is a cohesive effort from both partners to bring back or maintain that fiery connection you felt and drew you together initially.
Here are my three tips to rekindle that spark with your partner:
Discuss what drew you together initially
Prioritize communication
Do something playful
Talk about what drew you together initially over a romantic dinner date
When wanting to reignite that spark, it’s essential to slow down and bring back focus to romance. Share one and others’ company over a romantic dinner date curated to highlight shared feelings of love and connection you built your relationship on.
Prioritize communication through a shared activity
Getting that spark back in a relationship takes consistent effort; it does not happen “eventually.” It mandates direct communication between partners.
Spend quality time with your partner doing something it does not need to be extravagant or some unwanted task, do an activity together, kayak or go hiking, or do something as simple as a walk around the block. Create an environment to communicate openly by sharing a joint activity.
Do something playful to nurture your inner child
Be carefree and have a relaxed headspace where you’re not thinking so hard. Do something playful or goofy, like a theme or amusement park, trampoline park, paint, or ceramic classes.
Nurture your inner child together! If you want things to be exciting again in your relationship, then get excited about something together.