Metadata
- Author: Peter Fraenkel
- Full Title:: How to Save a Romantic Relationship
- Category:: 🗞️Articles
- Document Tags:: Relationships
- URL:: https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-save-a-romantic-relationship-thats-on-the-brink?utm_source=rss-feed
- Finished date:: 2023-03-06
Highlights
Couples that are stable and happy over time tend to engage in mutual soothing, make regular statements of appreciation and admiration for their partner, and accept influence from one another (avoiding power struggles). These couples also quickly repair ruptures in their bond and celebrate their success in overcoming difficult moments. (View Highlight)
The 60-second pleasure point (View Highlight)
Once a day, preferably in the morning, make one statement of appreciation or admiration, or comment on one thing that you ‘get a kick out of’ about your partner. (View Highlight)
Couples who’ve been together for years also need to regularly rejuvenate their menu of pleasurable activities. If you’ve gotten into a routine of pizza and Netflix on a Saturday night (or, for that matter, bungee jumping off a bridge on a Sunday morning!), it has likely gotten boring. Switch things up by taking a class, reading a book together, or agreeing on another activity that interests both of you. (View Highlight)