Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Healthy Habits for Couples!
At some point everyone in a committed relationship questions "why don't we act in that loving way we did 5, 10, 15 years ago?" Well, the answer is probably you got busy, tired and comfortable! Here are a couple things that me and my husband of 3+ years (total of 9 years) do to keep things sweet!
1. Hold hands while you walk.
2. Cook dinner together! Incorporate both your tastes and styles in a meal... Teamwork!
3. Go to sleep at the same time each night.
4. Wake up together, smile and hug each other!
5. Be honest. It's the best policy! Also be willing to forgive.
6. Compromise more... Relationships are all about give and take.
Recently, my husband and I stopped running because he likes to run late at night, right before bed and I like to run right when I get home from work. So, we stopped running in order to avoid conflict. Exercise is such a great way to relieve stress and feel good about yourself, so we made a compromise. Every other day we'll run at my convenience and every other day we'll run at his... Problem solved :-)
7. Focus on the good, not the bad.
Yes, it's easy to critisize all the bad things because when things are going good, what is there to say, right? Wrong! It's okay to give constructive cristism, but make sure you acknowledge and reward all the good things. Be positive and appreciative!
8. Say "Goodnight" to each other. Always!
9. Hug or Kiss each other as a greeting after a long day or time apart.
10. Check in with each other during the day. Do it by phone. It's much more personable.
1. Hold hands while you walk.
2. Cook dinner together! Incorporate both your tastes and styles in a meal... Teamwork!
3. Go to sleep at the same time each night.
4. Wake up together, smile and hug each other!
5. Be honest. It's the best policy! Also be willing to forgive.
6. Compromise more... Relationships are all about give and take.
Recently, my husband and I stopped running because he likes to run late at night, right before bed and I like to run right when I get home from work. So, we stopped running in order to avoid conflict. Exercise is such a great way to relieve stress and feel good about yourself, so we made a compromise. Every other day we'll run at my convenience and every other day we'll run at his... Problem solved :-)
7. Focus on the good, not the bad.
Yes, it's easy to critisize all the bad things because when things are going good, what is there to say, right? Wrong! It's okay to give constructive cristism, but make sure you acknowledge and reward all the good things. Be positive and appreciative!
8. Say "Goodnight" to each other. Always!
9. Hug or Kiss each other as a greeting after a long day or time apart.
10. Check in with each other during the day. Do it by phone. It's much more personable.
Labels: bedtime, cookbook, couples, dinner, eating healthy, goodnight, habits, kiss, love, relationships
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