By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating
On the fourth day of Linxmas, my matchmaker said to me…Connect with your inner child.
A great way to connect with your inner child, friends, roommates, your children, or yourself is to get into the kitchen this holiday season and bake some fun holiday-themed treats. It’s not about perfection, it’s about getting that cookie dough globbed on your fingers and licking the goodness off and making a little bit of a mess with colorful cookie sprinkles.
By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating
On the third day of Linxmas, my matchmaker said to me…Flirt!
Silicon Valley, the land of techies, often means over-analysis, stiff body language, talk of work 24/7, and not being in the present moment. Flirting is about leaning into a playful side and not being so overly cautious about “what to do next”, “how to act”, or “what to say.”
There is a certain “je ne sais quoi” appeal to someone who flirts. Have you ever seen a young or frankly old French couple sitting in a café over afternoon coffees or evening drinks? They are laughing, leaning into the conversation (literally and figuratively with inviting body language), there is a ‘carefreeness,’ a sensuality and, back to day one, a confidence too about not really giving a f*ck about things. They are who they are and they are proud of that, and their ability to flirt and be light like a feather is what makes this sort of person appealing. Be less robotic this holiday season and remember to have fun!
By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating
On the second day of Linxmas, my matchmaker said to me… understand your partner and your love languages!
You are not unworthy to receive love. What is important is to understand your love language. Each and every one of us has a unique language for expressing and experiencing love.
These are broken down into 5 categories which include:
Physical Touch
Words of Affirmations
Quality Time
Acts of Service
Receiving Gifts.
Once you understand your language, you can teach your partner how to love you. It helps you communicate what is important to meet your emotional needs. After you learn your primary love language, learn your partner’s too! Understanding your partner’s love language will help you recognize when they are giving you love in their own, unique way.
By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating
On the first day of Linxmas, my matchmaker said to me… its all about confidence!
There is nothing more attractive than someone who is confident and self-assured! Often people remark that what they are sharing with me, regarding their “wish list” of ideal match attributes, must be what everyone wants.
One interesting discovery is that each and every person I meet with has their own unique set of parameters around the type of match they seek. That said, if there is ONE universal characteristic, it’s finding a partner who is confident.
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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
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.
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.
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.