Entertain. How often do you hear couples talk about the “honeymoon period” of a relationship and what life is like after it is over.
Usually about 6 to 12 months into a serious relationship the magic tarnishes and people can begin to feel a little bored in each others company.
This really is a normal process, as the excitement of getting to know each other drifts into familiarity.
While we are first dating we work hard to entertain each other, to think of funny stories, interesting places to go and how we can present ourselves in the best light.
The most successful long term relationships involve continued effort after the honeymoon period has faded.
You have to continue to admire each other, find the right balance so we neither ignore or smother each other, and remember to regularly compliment each other.
Whether you choose a “date night”, a hobby you can share or just take time to communicate each day. Don’t come home from work every day and just complain, tell your partner if you saw something funny, heard something interesting on the radio or just remembered a good joke.
We often hear people say how much they like a new dating partner because he/she “makes me laugh”. This is entertainment and it is important to keep that aspect of dating alive in a long term relationship.
When you were dating you wouldn’t dream of turning up to a date in sloppy old clothes and either moaning all evening or ignoring your date … so why do it in a long term relationship?
Of course we share our troubles with our partner and we all need some “me” time but don’t let it become a daily habit.
A relationship which is the same old, same old every day, without an element of entertainment, will quickly begin to sour.
Even if you are not in a good financial position (who is in the current recession) a little imagination can produce entertaining but <a href=”http://www.country-couples.co.uk/datingtips/10-inexpensive-dates-%E2%80%93-cheap-date-ideas/” target=”_blank”>cheap dates</a>. Just because you are in a long term relationship doesn’t mean you can stop dating or entertaining each other.
So todays A-Z of love tip is to continue to entertain each other.
November 1st, 2009 at 3:27 am
It seems so typical to blame divorce on this seemingly magical period that supposedly just goes away. The couple decide how entertaining they are to each other… thanks for the love tip.
January 26th, 2011 at 3:15 am
Very interesting article indeed! I am sure lot of viewers will practice it in their real life. I fully agree that we share our troubles with our partner and we all need some “me” time but don’t let it become a daily habit. Very well said ‘A relationship which is the same old, same old every day, without an element of entertainment, will quickly begin to sour’. Nice post!
February 6th, 2011 at 6:05 am
Completely agree with what you have mentioned in this post that most successful long term relationships involve continued effort after the honeymoon period has faded. It is true that you have to put lot of efforts and can not take it for granted. It is essential to continue to admiring each other, find the right balance.
March 6th, 2011 at 8:39 am
I must say its a great post. I would like to add that for any relationship communication is very important. So always take some time to sit down and speak to your partner. Remind him/her of how lovingly the relationship started off. Speak to them about the negative tone of the relationship. Tell them the tone must change so that both parties will feel loved and cherished.
March 6th, 2011 at 8:42 am
I do agree that most successful long term relationships involve continued effort after the honeymoon period has faded.When you first met your lover I bet you were filled with excitement. They could do no wrong and none of their quirks bothered you or were visible.Same attitude should be maintained for a ever lasting love but with understanding on both sides