How do you keep a relationship fresh?

I want to hear how you navigate a long-term relationship change – when you lose the fire of the beginning of the relationship. I have been with my partner for seven years – since I was 17. In the middle of that I did two years long distance (we were on different continents).

I am grateful to have found someone to love and hold, someone who is kind and grows with me. However, sometimes routines can dull excitement, especially when we become bogged down by daily work, then chores, and repetition. I need to think of ways to renew this. I wonder how other couples do this.

– Renewing

It takes some creativity and intention. This might include going outside more or taking classes; Anything can change this routine.

“I thought a lot about this word”prominenceAfter interviewing a brain scientist at the Broad Institute. He went on to talk about how important and wonderful experiencing is for the brain. new things.

This could mean something as simple as trying a new pizzeria. It could be as big as packing up and going away for a month. I think his point (in the context of mental health and relationships) is that we can be happier alone and with our partners when we can process and enjoy unique information.

Find this innovation with your lover. Try the new pizzeria. Go for a walk you’ve never taken before (I encourage you to enjoy it) outside with someone – even if he or she is sitting on park chairs). Make a challenge to prepare a meal with a different vegetable every week. I’m just brainstorming here.

This isn’t just date night, it’s about engaging with the world.

Also make sure you take time alone. There’s not much to talk about when you’re with someone 24/7. If you can go home after seeing your friends and doing nice things, there’s more to say.

But I actually want to know what readers think. ‘Cause we got some people here A lot long term relationships. Please share the secrets.

–Meredith

Readers? Please share. Have any of you kept everything new since you were 17?

Moreover submit your own question! Ex-lovers, dating, love, losses, disappointments, hopes, friendship, marriage, etc. I want to hear what you have in mind about it. anonymous form or email (email protected).

How do you keep a relationship fresh?

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