Unplug and Connect
When was the last time you truly dedicated your undivided attention to your partner? Put away that phone and engage in a meaningful conversation. Mind coach and certified counselor Alison Blackler emphasizes to Woman & Home that “if either person in the relationship senses that it has become stagnant, ignoring or avoiding the issue will only lead to more difficulties. If feelings remain unexpressed, they’re likely to surface as criticism, blame, or arguments, ultimately breeding resentment and dissatisfaction.”
Let Go of Resentments through a Symbolic Act
Join forces to burn away resentments and liberate yourselves from past grievances. Therapist Juliana Morris advises in Oprah Daily to “sit down together and, on small slips of paper, privately jot down your resentments. Then, using a pit or a burning bowl, set the papers ablaze with the intention of releasing those negative emotions.”