6. Screen-free mealtime
Besides cooking, make sure to eat together – eating in separate rooms is a fast way to create distance between a couple and turn them into roommates. If you commit to eating one meal a day at the table, with no screens, you’re more likely to spark an interesting conversation.
7. That three-letter word
Remember to say I love you. When you’ve been together a long time, you might take each other for granted, and that includes taking your love for granted. But love isn’t just some magic – it’s a daily decision that takes a lot of work. Give each other goodbye kisses. Reminder your passion.
8. A trip down memory lane
Reminisce about some of your favorite memories. This could be travel mishaps that seem hilarious years later, or it might remind you of the beginning of your relationship. Walking down memory lane helps you appreciate each other and remember why you fell in love with that person.
9. Take turns with chores
Designating the same chores can get repetitive and build up resentment. It’s perfectly fine to delegate chores to each other based on preference, but taking turns is essential so no one feels like they’re lumped with the difficult tasks. Compromise, people! It’s what relationships are all about.
10. Weekly date night
No matter how long you’ve been together, and whether you’re married with kids or not, setting regular date nights at least once a week is important. We get it, as the relationship goes on, you become more of a couch potato with your beau and the dinner dates become less frequent. But this is an important way to schedule quality time, so make sure to mark it in your calendar.
11. Go out of your comfort zone, together
While it’s important to expand as an individual on your own, trying new things with bae can be an exciting and even adrenaline-pumping experience. Whether it’s volunteering somewhere, taking sports lessons, or learning how to bake macarons, you’ll both learn a new skill and grow as a couple.