Need a relationship reboot? The new year is always the perfect time to make great plans and here are five suggestions for bringing the spark back to your love life in 2016:
Write love notes often. Its effect doesn't wane and it's one of the most romantic gestures you can do. You can even make use of today's technology to carry it on. "Computers, fax machines and modern transportation have not outdated the art of the love letter. Instead, they have fueled its interest and effect. Love letters can now be emailed, faxed and even sent overnight to lovers separated by oceans and continents," according to The Jane Austen Centre.
Recreate your first date on your anniversary. What better way to ignite your relationship than to bring back moments of your first date! Perhaps this would be a good way to celebrate your anniversary in 2016, so start making plans now. You'll need to prepare the same clothes and make arrangements for the same food or place, but you should also mentally prepare for it by not thinking about the kids or bills on your "first" date, according to Simple Marriage.
Share a fun activity you can do monthly. Couples who share a hobby or try new ones together have a healthier relationship. Having a shared experience breaks the monotony and boredom, while trying new things brings novelty to the relationship, according to the Wall Street Journal. However, make sure that it's an activity you both are passionate about so that you'll keep enjoy doing it together.
Travel to a new city or back to each other's hometown. Similar to sharing a new hobby, traveling and discovering new places can bring a fresh change to the relationship. Visiting each other's hometown could ignite old feelings, but this time you have your partner to share the experience. The memories of these trips will keep your relationship invigorated.
