Do These 4 Things In a Relationship To Make It Last
It’s one thing to find someone you want to spend the rest of your life with, but it’s another to do the things that will make it last. There’s no…
It’s one thing to find someone you want to spend the rest of your life with, but it’s another to do the things that will make it last. There’s no shortage of good advice when it comes to keeping things healthy between you, and there aren’t a lot of surprises on the list. That doesn’t make them any less important, though. According to Your Tango, studies have shown that these are the keys to a long, happy life together.
- Communicate – It’s the standard advice, but it’s deeper than you think. Good communication includes what you communicate about, but it also means that how you communicate is important. Studies have shown that talking face-to-face instead of texting when you have a big decision works a lot better…as long as you keep the eye-rolling and name-calling out of it. Be honest, say what you mean, but don’t be mean about it.
- Dance in the rain – Not literally (unless that sounds like a good time to you!). Happy couples enjoy laughing, complimenting each other, or taking trips together. Fun fact…just going for a walk around the neighborhood counts as a trip, as long as you’re having fun doing it.
- Celebrate each other – Your partner got a promotion? Celebrate it with them! They just had a good day? Celebrate it with them! Long-lasting happy couples celebrate all of the wins together, both big and small. You should be each other’s biggest cheerleader.
- Be intimate more often – Once a week is good, but the happiest couples “get together” two to three times a week. Stepping up your game (if it needs it) can lead to a happier, longer relationship.
Ideal Vacations For The 7 Stages Of Your Relationship
If you want to test your relationship, nothing does it quite like traveling together. Taking a trip with the one you love can reveal a lot about them, like how they handle stress, unfamiliar situations, and living together, even temporarily. Everyone has their own idea of the perfect vacation, but for those in a relationship, it all depends on how long you’ve been together.
These are the ideal couples’ trips for every stage of your relationship, according to PureWow.
After a few months of dating
For your first getaway together, a local Airbnb is a great destination. Limit it to 48 hours and go somewhere stress-free, but be sure to include some activities so you can see how they handle doing things they’re not thrilled about.
After you’ve made things official
Once you’re a legit couple, it’s time to tackle a new city together. Book a fun hotel for a long weekend and see how your boo navigates an unknown place with you.
For your one-year anniversary
After spending a year with this person, you’re ready for a week in a foreign country. International trips bring their own challenges - long-haul flights, language barriers and culture shock - but it’s a great way to celebrate your relationship milestone together.
The honeymoon
Weddings can cost a small fortune, which makes an affordable getaway ideal for a honeymoon. Pick somewhere fun and relaxing and enjoy that adventure with your new spouse.
After a year of parenthood
When you have a year of diapers and sleep-deprived nights under your belt, you and your partner deserve a little break in paradise. A no-agenda beach vacay will do the trick and if you can leave your precious little one with a trusted relative and go do nothing with your S.O., even better.
With the kids in tow
Traveling with children can seem less like a vacation and more like a chore, but choosing the right spot can help. An activity-friendly beach trip will keep you as busy as you want to be with sand, sun, surf and lots of time for making memories.
For your 20th wedding anniversary
At this point in your relationship, you guys deserve something majestic. Plan a vacation to a bucket list destination and go all out, at least as much as your budget will allow.
