Being in a relationship can come with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. You always have someone to go back to on a bad day, but there are days when that someone can make your day go bad. As time passes by, and couples feel that they have shared everything that they can share – passion tends to fizzle out and the intimacy that they once shared naturally becomes difficult to regain. In this post, we’ll give you 8 tips to develop more intimacy in your relationship.
# ListenThis can seem obvious, but a lot of people don’t do this as well as they should. People have the tendency to believe that their theories and decisions are correct, and they try to force it upon their partner. Being a good listener will allow your partner to better express your sentiments and will allow you to see their point of view. If you think your partner is being stupid, then make sure you communicate it with tact and not anger.
# HelpRather than just trying to improve your relationship, try to focus on improving each other as individuals. Inspire your partner to go to a gym every day and reward him/her when they achieve any goal that they had set. Also, if your partner has a shortcoming in life (he/she is too shy or can’t stop being lazy) then you should have conversations to address it.
# Take breaksThere’s a famous phrase that says, ‘Distance makes the heart grow fonder.’ If the tension in your relationship is reaching a boiling point then you should take a break from each other to cool things down. Your reasons for unhappiness would melt away with time, and there would be a new energy in your relationship when you resume contact.
# GiftsYou don’t have to wait for your partner’s birthday to give him/her a gift. Giving gifts without reason shows that you still care about your relationship and is an endearing gesture.
# Low ExpectationsMore often than not we feel a little disturbed with our partner because they didn’t meet the expectation that you had in your mind. It is important to remember that just because someone is your partner, doesn’t mean that they should make an effort to read your mind all the time. People have a lot of responsibilities as individuals, and unless you communicate your expectations well, you shouldn’t feel bad.