© Michele KayD
What is the key to couple happiness? One of the top components of a healthy and heart-ful relationship, is simply that the partners are committed to making each other feel special and appreciated. This goes beyond the initial stages of dating, where both partners maintain and even enhance their ecstasy with time.
Couples that worship each other are those that find themselves elated by their partnership. This is also the key to couples that stay together. They simply, but truly, value romance, love and their overall commitment. They aim to ensure the ecstasy continues as a vital force in their bond.
It actually takes less time than you think. The main ingredient is a heart filled with a the desire to share its love. If you're here reading this, then chances are you already possess the motivation needed to create a relationship that sizzles. Congratulations!
A good goal is to purposefully and whole-heartedly offer your mate one tender or steamy treat per day. This doesn't require lots of money, time, energy or even creativity - although those can be excellent for making special tender experiences every so often. I'm simply referring to the day-to-day ways to not only acknowledge the passion, but cherish and celebrate it continually. It's actually those simple, daily moments which build and nurture the quality of a bond.
Some simple suggestion for an ongoing courtship are:
- offer a one-minute hug when he/she comes home from work
- softly kiss the back of your lover's neck while he/she prepares dinner or relaxes
- make a meal and serve your mate
- hold hands whenever you go out
- take a couple walk on Saturday mornings or one evening each week
- rent a movie and devote that two hours to just being together
- shower or bath together - wash each other's hair for a tender and erotic experience
- while there, soap each other up, slowly, taking care to honor each other body
- buy a bottle of scented massage oil and place it on the bathroom or bedroom counter as a hint
- purchase a sensual massage technique video and practice one evening
- before bed each night, thank each other for a quality you cherish or one helpful/tender thing he/she did for you that day that you appreciated
- always vow to say "I love you" before bed
- commit to one night one weekly, or at least monthly if you're very busy (hint: if you unfortunately fall into the latter, consider taking time out to plan dates. This makes them more concrete and less likely to be consumed by errands and tasks.
- call each other when apart, even if it's just during the work day
- share ideas for how you'll reunite - what do you want to do that evening or following day
- make a point keep joint goals, things to look forward to as a couple (trips, vacation, weekend activities, a date, anniversary, etc.)
- cuddle in bed, even if only for a few minutes before resorting to your favorite sleeping position
- burn candles and/or put on soft music as you share your evening meal. This helps to set a more slowed, relaxed, connective mood and is a perfect transition from the hectic day to a peaceful evening.
- create simple rituals to value and keep your passion as a priority
- bookmark a lingerie catalog with a note for suggestions (Which teddy would you like to see me in?!)
© Michele KayD
