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Many of my friends who have been in long-term intimate relationships have pointed out time and again that one had to have creativity to "keep the home fires burning", as they say. That said, it has to be admitted that I've gotten (and given) quite a few recommendations for FlirtCatalog.com coupons. It's a great site for finding fun and flirty lingerie, costumes, and clothing geared towards recapturing the more feisty times in one's relationship. Now who knew an online coupon code could do that?
But seriously, it's true that when you've been married a while, or have been with the same person for many years, things that used to sizzle have the tendency to fizzle. This doesn't mean that the relationship's in trouble or that that there is a problem with either of the two people in it. It's just that as time progresses, people tend to get too familiar with one another, and they tend to be distracted from their romantic and physical relationship by the demands of daily living. Anybody who has a spouse, kids, and a job will tell you that it's a challenge to get the kind of quality time you used to have. Heck, even without the kids, it's still a challenge to be married to the same person for ten years and still have that same level of attraction for them.
But having said that, all it really takes to overcome these challenges is an equal amount of effort from both partners, some quality time, and a little creativity.
Here are a few words of wisdom that seemed to help friends when they were feeling trapped in an intimacy rut:
· Shake things up a little. While routine is good and the background of all stable relationships, a little variation is essential to keeping that frisky feeling. Come home for work early to surprise your partner. Send them little gifts for no reason. Leave them love notes where they'd least expect it (but nowhere their bosses can find it).
· Take time to date. Yes, date. Get a babysitter, or better yet, leave the kids with grandma and grandpa for the weekend and spend some time alone together doing something that you both love. It may be as common going to dinner and watching a movie, or as romantic as a picnic by the beach at sunset. Do this at least once a month.
· Don't let the physical intimacy leave your relationship. Sex is not the only way to remain intimate physically. Kiss and hug your partner goodbye, goodnight, or good morning - or for no reason at all. Don't be afraid to show physical affection in front of the children, either. Growing up in a loving home is the best thing for them.
· Take risks and don't be afraid to explore your naughtier side. Grab a couple of FlirtCatalog.com coupons and go shopping for something to surprise them with on your next night alone. Or find out what fantasies or playful fetishes your partner has that you're willing to make come to life and surprise them with that.
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