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Relationships are never perfect. No matter how much you love someone, a relationship is a working progress. There are always things you can do to make your relationship better. After all, you have a lifetime together; you may as well make it exciting, right? So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the things you can do to improve your relationship today.

Start saying thank you more – When you have been in a relationship for a long time, it can be easy to take things for granted. A simple thank you can go a very long way. You can find different ways to say thank you. Make your partner feel special by showing that you notice and appreciate the little things that they do.

Ask a new question – You probably feel like you know everything there is to know about your partner. You’re way past the question stage! However, you probably spend your time talking about the obvious stuff – work, your friends, and your children. Try to find things to ask your partner that you usually wouldn’t – be it about music or what they would do if they won the lottery.

Make your relationship a hobby – Make your relationship something you are focused on. Take the time to read blogs and websites that have useful content on healthy relationships. Websites have some great information. There are also plenty of books on relationships too. Dedicate more time and effort to your relationship by making love an area of interest.

Bring up a funny moment from your past – Sometimes the best memories are the ones that make you laugh. Remember something from the past and share it with your partner. The chances are that you will both start laughing again!

Go to bed at the same time – Do you feel like you and your partner never get a moment together anymore? If so, make an effort to go to bed at the same time. This could be the only chance you get to spend time with your other half alone all day. Plus, when you are in bed, you are relaxed and you don’t have other things on your mind, so it is a good time to spend a bit of time together.

Turn off your phone – Last but not least, most of us spend way more time on our phones than we should. Why not agree to have a night or two per week when phones are banned completely? You will be surprised by how much of a difference this will make. Communication is key, and you can learn more about this online, especially if one of you has any sort of hearing difficulty that makes communication even more difficult. 

From saying thank you more to asking a new question, these are the simple things you can do to improve your relationship today. It does not take a lot of effort to make your relationship better. Give it a try now!