Strengthening Tip 2 to Achieving a Loving Relationship, Part 2 of 4

Here is our second relationship tip for those who want to create or maintain a loving relationship:
Spend quality time together Most people have great memories of what it was like when they first started out dating their loved one. Those memories make you smile. Back then everything was new and exciting, you may even have been spending hours just talking and coming up with more stories to talk about. You were adventurous and bold and you wanted to come up with new things to try. These things are needed to create fun relationships.
However, time goes by, children arrive, jobs are demanding, we spend hour commuting and many even share different hobbies and all these obligations make it harder and harder to find time for each other. Time, however, is the most critical and most crucial ingredient to keeping your relationship alive and vibrant. It was time that brought you close in the beginning - giving each other lots of time. And it can also be time which can take you apart - not giving the relationship the time it deserves. Lack of time together will gradually erode and tear down any communication.
If you find yourself in this situation, here are some simple ways to re-connect as a couple and hopefully some of these points will help you rekindle your love for each other:
- Commitment: There must be a commitment and agreement on both people's part to spend quality alone time together on a regular basis. Even if other seemingly more important things creep up, which they will, dedicate the committed time to each other and let nothing and no one interfere with it. Time for couples to really share and connect help to keep your bond strong.
- Togetherness: Find a hobby or some activity that you can do together. Over time couples separate from doing things together as their interests fade. It's important, however, to find something you can do together. Even if it's just sitting and sharing over a cup of tea or coffee in the morning.
- Playfulness: At the beginning of most relationships, couples usually have fun. Over time, however, these playful attitudes and activities fade and give way to resentments. Find something that makes you smile. Go to a comedy club or watch a great, fun movie. Play a fun game. Keep things light hearted.
Let's face it, spending time together is just one part of the equation. Spending fun time together is the other part of the equation. If you start spending more time with your partner but one only wants to use up the time talking about relationship issues, then you can't expect your relationship to start growing closer. Yes, troubles need to be discussed, preferably the moment they occur. However, when you commit to spending more time with each other, it is best to keep the time fun and uplifting.
Give it a try - you may get a new lease on your relationship!