But is it something that can only happen once?
Theres no measure for love, just like theres no measure for any feeling; every emotion is relative.
Your love for your partner will ebb and flow with your relationship.
Giorgio Trovato
Youre never going to feel a deep, perpetual admiration for your partner.
Let your partner know your greatest fears.
We all worry about something in life.
Maybe we fear the day our parents pass away or worry well never amount to anything.
Whatever it is, that fear is a heavy burden to carry.
Talk to your partner about what your greatest fears are in life.
Allow your partner space to do the same.
Share parts of your past you dont share with others.
I had a hard time sharing my history with depression and my eating disorders.
But our past is not something to be ashamed of; everyone has gone through something.
What matters is who we are today.
Sharing the not-so-stellar parts of your past takes away the secrecy youve held onto throughout your life.
Youre putting your cards on the table and giving your partner a chance to love you regardless.
Show your partner appreciation every day.
Relationships are bound to hit a plateau.
When you see someone all the time, you start to become used to their presence.
It becomes your new normal.
Dont let that flame burn out.
Talk about your love languages.
If you arent familiar with love languages, youre going to want to be.
There are five ways in which you and your partner show/give love.
Sit down together one day and talk about what yours are.
Knowing this information will help you show love to your partner in a way that they receive it best.
The same goes for them.
Spend a weekend alone, together.
Let me be clear: a weekend alone together that isnt in your apartment.
When you are always at each others place, youre going to become comfortable in those environments.
Thats completely fine and totally normal.
But why not shake things up?
Go for a weekend trip somewhere.
Put down your phone and simply be with them.
Your answer to that question is very telling of how present you are during your time with your partner.
Opt to leave your phone in your purse/pocket while youre on a date with your partner.
Youll have more in-depth conversations and more meaningful interactions.
Learn how to communicate during disagreements.
Hint: you cant.
Instead, learn how to communicate your feelings better.
Remember that you and your partner are a team.
Its not about who is right; its about coming to a mutual understanding.
Tell your partner why youre attracted to them.
No one is a mind reader.
Your partner cant magically know what it is you love about them.
Tell them how it is you knew you first loved them.
List out the things that make you feel like theyre special.
Hearing specifically why your partner loves you is like falling in love all over.
If you havent tried it, I suggest you do so asap.
Id even argue its something we should all aim for.
Because we can all use a little more love.
