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Updated 6 years ago,September 4, 2019
Relationships are like plants.
No, relationships are more like the exotic fiddle fig tree.
They need some tending to once a week to keep from withering away.
Milly Cope
But to really thrive, the fiddle fig needs tending to every day, if only a bit.
I assume we would all like a thriving relationship rather than a lackluster, withering one.
And that is achieved by doing little things for your partner every day.
Ask your partner what they want.
Validate your partners feelings.
Often, in relationships, people feel misunderstood.
Emotions are tricky, but one thing is for sure: you cant negate how someone feels.
Allow them space for their interests.
We all need alone time, especially when were living with a partner.
Remember the little things.
Grand gestures are great in the moment, but its the little things that have a lasting impact.
Keep your relationship private.
Unless otherwise talked about, keep your relationship out of the public eye.
Offer to spend time with their friends/family.
Having the people your partner cherishes most come together is one of the best feelings.
Show your love in their love language.
Everyone has a different way of both giving and receiving love.
Ask your partner what theirlove languagesare and show them love every day.
Remember that the way you show love could be different than the way they receive it.
Communicate openly with them.
Communication is the number one reason for divorce and relationships failing.
Bottling up resentment or putting off bringing up something important will be detrimental to both you and the relationship.
Make them feel important.
Remind your partner how amazing theyre doing at their job.
Let them know that youre so grateful they entered your life.
Its easy to forget to let the people closest to us know how much they mean to us.
The best thing you’re able to do for your partner is to be your best self.
Do the things youre passionate about.
