Express Gratitude
Something as straightforward as uttering a simple “thank you” can make your partner feel truly cherished and noticed. Licensed marriage and family therapist Amanda Baquero tells PsychCentral that “oftentimes, in long-term relationships, we begin to take each other for granted. One wonderful way to reignite the spark is to set aside time to practice gratitude with each other.”
Nurture Your Individuality
Don’t allow yourself to lose your unique personality and interests within the relationship. Cori Dixon-Fyle, founder and psychotherapist at Thriving Path, states to Oprah Daily that “it’s challenging to feel attracted to someone who has relinquished their autonomy and individual identity. Not only will having personal interests provide fodder for conversation, but when you’re content with yourself, you set the bar for how others love you.”