At this point, reviving your relationship with your partner may seem futile.
Working with a therapistcan be helpful in assessing where both your hearts lie.
it’s possible for you to also look intocouples therapymore broadly.
Think about what you want from your partner and then ask yourself if you’re even delivering it yourself.
(Hello, the golden rule of treating others the way you’d like to be treated.)
“Someone has to go first.
But this neglect can cause serious damage to a relationship.
Plan datesahead of time and mark them in your calendar.
Set a bedtime so you’re both making time forsexand pillow talk.
Send each other loving andflirtatious textsduring the day.
Most importantly, turn your phones off in the evening and set (and actually follow!)
How can a relationship be real then?
“Love can’t flourish under these conditions!”
“If we let our personal fires go out, our relationship loses heat,” Jernigan says.
Showing up authentically also means being honest and present with your partner.
However, you end up feeling resentful and judged, maybe even claustrophobic.
It’s time to be open with your partner about your inner truth and real self.
All parties involved need to be fully committed and motivated to putting in the work.
All parties involved deserve relationships full of playfulness, security, and love.
