Keep Your Love Alive

Marriage And Beyond

oi-Staff

By Staff

Monday, February 16, 2009, 5:41

A recent study reveals that making a relationship successful requires some amount of efforts. According to Dr. Catherine Birndorf, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Valentine's Day serves as a reminder to take that extra step towards your better half.

"Most people don't realize a relationship is effort ful and not static. It's a dynamic evolution," she said. She added: "A genuine interest and curiosity about your partner is essential -- take the care and make the time to keep up with him or her."

Brindorf lists out a few simple tips to make your relationship a blissful one.

It becomes important to try and re-live the past. Recall all the sweet moments spent together and the activities that bought you closer to each other. Take pleasure in planing a date, special dinner, a walk around the park and create opportunities. It is important to take time out to connect to each other at leas once a day.

Make your gift giving special and thoughtful. They might not be the most expensive, but a little thought will make your partner realize exactly how special they are in your lives.

Parctice the art of giving-in. Let your partner pick up something you might not exactly enjoy, it is a great feeling to go selfless at times and let your loved one enjoy, you might end up having a great time together.

Pack up surprises. A little love note, unexpected voice mail or flirty text messages and emails all make a difference and lets your lover know that he/she is constantly on your mind.

Schedule your lovemaking, as the lifestyles are hectic in todays world. Make a date for sex and be strategic schedule play dates for the kids or set an alarm for the early morning. Having it on the schedule will give you something to look forward to and may allow the excitement to build around it.

Never shy away from complimenting your loved one. Take some time out to point out at his/her looks or a new dress. This will boost confidence in your partner and make you feel good as well.AGENCIES