Rekindle the passion: 4 tips to rekindle the fire

ignite passionIn so many couples, the feelings of connection and of passion disappear over time. The relationship or marriage is sadly slipping down. Researchers believe that even after a few years, many couples go on autopilot. In fact, they fail to connect in any way, intimate and sexy in the present tense. And they separate, often to the point of separation or divorce. But there is good news! These four hacks can really rekindle the passion and save the relationship.

Remember how you first fell in love with each other when you went out on fun dates? So the first question is "What can we do to keep having fun together?" Here are four tips that can reignite the passion: quiet fun, humorous, exciting, and new activities.

Reigniting Passion: 4 Tricks That Rekindle the Fire: Quiet Pleasure

First, create situations and interactions where you are happy, content, fun, and having fun. And your partner is too. Share activities like museum exhibits, plays, movies, picnics, day trips, long walks on trails or in parks. Try lounging in front of the TV and watching an entire season of that sci-fi or comedy series you both love. These activities inevitably lead to holding hands, touching, looking at and liking each other. In fact, quieter solitary activities produce oxytocin, a hormone that is the hormone of bonding and attachment.

The quieter activities for your downtime together are perfect for couples who lead stressful lives. Either because of work or family responsibilities like sick children or parents. If you really want to bond with a high-stressed partner, try not to run them too much and make loving contact so they slow down their engine. I'm not saying you should never go to a club and stay out all night or go bungee jumping. There is also a place for that. But to bond, there's nothing like being alone and spending time doing something you both really enjoy.

Rekindle the passion: 4 tricks that rekindle the fire: humor and shared laughter

Laughter is the closest distance between two people.—Victor Borge

Second, make sure to watch funny movies or more sophisticated cartoons, go to comedy shows, joke around, or share funny moments of teasing or clowning around. Shared laughter is an excellent anti-stress and bonding agent. Humor can be used to validate the other person or to make fun of yourself as different ways to show your appreciation. It can pierce and defuse your arguments and soothe upset or bitter feelings. So, for these reasons and more, research has shown that shared humor is a key part of happy marriages.

Reigniting the Passion: 4 Hacks That Rekindle the Fire: Exciting Adventures

Third, (and I haven't forgotten the thrill seekers!), go on thrilling rides that get your adrenaline pumping. These activities simulate the quick brain chemistry of falling in love . So go to the amusement park, go bungee jumping, take a ride in a helicopter, hike a high mountain trail or silly shout at a basketball game. Or play strip poker. In fact, studies show that people who are emotionally turned on by any feeling, including joy or fear, fall in love more easily. As two love researchers have written, "Adrenaline makes the heart grow fonder."

Reigniting the Passion: 4 Tips That Rekindle the Fire: New

Finally, do new things together. Novelty has been shown to be a key factor in the development of personal and relationship satisfaction. It helps produce dopamine, the pleasure neurotransmitter. Change things up like where you dine, where you kiss or have sex, or where you go on vacation. In fact, do something crazy like a road trip across the country or go camping at the beach instead of staying in a hotel.

So make sure you keep having fun with your partner. I've shared four different ways and there are more! The most important dish is this. If you and your partner each take 100% of the responsibility for making the fun happen, then it will.

Rekindle the passion: 4 tips to rekindle the fire

ignite passionIn so many couples, the feelings of connection and of passion disappear over time. The relationship or marriage is sadly slipping down. Researchers believe that even after a few years, many couples go on autopilot. In fact, they fail to connect in any way, intimate and sexy in the present tense. And they separate, often to the point of separation or divorce. But there is good news! These four hacks can really rekindle the passion and save the relationship.

Remember how you first fell in love with each other when you went out on fun dates? So the first question is "What can we do to keep having fun together?" Here are four tips that can reignite the passion: quiet fun, humorous, exciting, and new activities.

Reigniting Passion: 4 Tricks That Rekindle the Fire: Quiet Pleasure

First, create situations and interactions where you are happy, content, fun, and having fun. And your partner is too. Share activities like museum exhibits, plays, movies, picnics, day trips, long walks on trails or in parks. Try lounging in front of the TV and watching an entire season of that sci-fi or comedy series you both love. These activities inevitably lead to holding hands, touching, looking at and liking each other. In fact, quieter solitary activities produce oxytocin, a hormone that is the hormone of bonding and attachment.

The quieter activities for your downtime together are perfect for couples who lead stressful lives. Either because of work or family responsibilities like sick children or parents. If you really want to bond with a high-stressed partner, try not to run them too much and make loving contact so they slow down their engine. I'm not saying you should never go to a club and stay out all night or go bungee jumping. There is also a place for that. But to bond, there's nothing like being alone and spending time doing something you both really enjoy.

Rekindle the passion: 4 tricks that rekindle the fire: humor and shared laughter

Laughter is the closest distance between two people.—Victor Borge

Second, make sure to watch funny movies or more sophisticated cartoons, go to comedy shows, joke around, or share funny moments of teasing or clowning around. Shared laughter is an excellent anti-stress and bonding agent. Humor can be used to validate the other person or to make fun of yourself as different ways to show your appreciation. It can pierce and defuse your arguments and soothe upset or bitter feelings. So, for these reasons and more, research has shown that shared humor is a key part of happy marriages.

Reigniting the Passion: 4 Hacks That Rekindle the Fire: Exciting Adventures

Third, (and I haven't forgotten the thrill seekers!), go on thrilling rides that get your adrenaline pumping. These activities simulate the quick brain chemistry of falling in love . So go to the amusement park, go bungee jumping, take a ride in a helicopter, hike a high mountain trail or silly shout at a basketball game. Or play strip poker. In fact, studies show that people who are emotionally turned on by any feeling, including joy or fear, fall in love more easily. As two love researchers have written, "Adrenaline makes the heart grow fonder."

Reigniting the Passion: 4 Tips That Rekindle the Fire: New

Finally, do new things together. Novelty has been shown to be a key factor in the development of personal and relationship satisfaction. It helps produce dopamine, the pleasure neurotransmitter. Change things up like where you dine, where you kiss or have sex, or where you go on vacation. In fact, do something crazy like a road trip across the country or go camping at the beach instead of staying in a hotel.

So make sure you keep having fun with your partner. I've shared four different ways and there are more! The most important dish is this. If you and your partner each take 100% of the responsibility for making the fun happen, then it will.

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