The importance of romance in relationships cannot be overstated.
“My wife and I need to remember to look at each other like that.”
Yes, relationships can get bogged down with the minutiae of everyday life – it’s a common relationship affliction that brings couples into my office for help. When relationships get weighted down by all the details, romance tends to take a back seat and, along with it, intimacy.
I really enjoyed this short read by writer and attorney Joshua Rogers, about “What happened with my wife after I saw a young woman do this on a crowded subway train.”
There are many small ways to help rekindle the romance in your relationship – you’d be surprised at how easy it can be! As always, if you need help, I’m here.
Here’s one fun little way to add some romance back to your relationship. Remember writing notes? Is your partner’s love language “Words of Affirmation”? You can keep a journal like 642 Things About You (That I Love), Me, You, Us: A Book to Fill Out Together, or Our Q&A a Day: A Journal for Two People.