Day 20 of 30 Romantic Relationship Resolutions

If you have been searching high and low for a bit of workout motivation, look no further. 🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♀️

According to Dutton & Aron’s research (1974) exercise induces the symptoms of physiological arousal – sweaty hands, a racing pulse, shortness of breath. These symptoms mirror, in many ways, the thrill of romantic attraction. This means that exercising with your significant other can actually boost your attractiveness in their eyes.

If that’s not a valid reason for hitting the gym, I don’t know what is. 😉

Day 18 of 30 Romantic Relationship Resolutions

In every committed relationship (whether you’re dating, engaged or married) there are certain things about your significant other that will annoy you. I’ve learned that some of these pet peeves just aren’t worth the endless hours of arguing.

One thing that irritates the donkeys out of me about my husband is the all too famous empty toilet roll just chilling on the bathroom floor like it’s on some type of beach vacation. Seriously it makes me want to pull out the angry cat and throw it his way again. 🙄🙄

So to gain a little perspective imagine what your life would be like if the said toilet roll weren’t there anymore (in other words, neither would your significant other). When you shift your thinking to what’s really important to you those annoying little pet peeves aren’t that hard to let go. . .

Day 16 of 30 Romantic Relationship Resolutions

This one is short and sweet. Your partner is worth your time, never stop paying attention when they talk to you and stop wandering off in your mind mid-conversation to formulate a response.

First listen to understand, like Richard Branson says: “Listen more than you talk. Nobody learned anything by hearing themselves speak.”

Day 14 of 30 Romantic Relationship Resolutions

Yesterday we covered having a meal together at the dining-room table; today let’s look at who’s preparing that meal. 🍽️🍽️

I for one despise cooking, to be honest, I’m terrible at it, really it’s a wonder how many of my meals my husband eats and pretends to like. 🙈🙈 So maybe I’m a bit biased on this resolution, but I believe that cooking together can improve your relationship. It not only helps improve communication and teaches you how to work together as a team, it can also lead to a much more enjoyable meal (my husbands a fantastic cook btw). 😉

So whether you’re like me (a disastrous cook) or you should be signing up to take part in MasterChef, an everyday activity like preparing a meal can be transformed into a fun and exciting one when it’s shared with just the right person. <3

Day 12 of 30 Romantic Relationship Resolutions

According to research (that has been presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) annual conference in Austin) receiving validation from other couples can reignite the passion for your significant other. 🔥🔥

So whether you’re feeling that you’re stuck in a ‘rut’ or if you’d just like to add another dimension of excitement to your relationship hanging out with other couples might be just what you need. 👌

📆 Time to go book a double date…