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5 Ways to Keep the Spark Alive

By Noah RodichokPublished 3 years ago 5 min read

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When you first start dating someone, everything feels exciting and new. You can’t get enough of your new partner, and you find any excuse to be with them. However, as time goes by, it can become challenging to keep the relationship fresh and exciting. You might not have noticed it yet, but sooner or later the spark will fade, and you’ll need to work harder to rekindle that flame. Whether you are in a new relationship or have been with your partner for some time now, keeping the love alive is always important. After all, when we fall in love with someone else, it’s because we think they are worth spending our time on and investing our emotions in them.

Take time to learn about your partner.

You might have spent hours talking about your childhood and your dreams for the future when you first met, but it’s important to revisit those topics on a regular basis. When you know more about your partner’s life, you will be able to support them better. You might notice that your partner is struggling with a problem at work and offer to help in any way you can. Knowing more about your partner will also help you avoid awkward silence, and it will make you feel more connected to your loved one. If you are in a long-term relationship and don’t remember the finer details of your partner’s childhood, it’s never too late to start asking questions again. Your partner will appreciate your interest, and you’ll feel even closer to them as a result.

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Make time for just the two of you.

When you first meet your new partner, you will likely be spending a lot of time together. You might go on dates, spend weekends in the city together, and even have your partner over for dinner with your family. However, as the relationship progresses, it doesn’t have to be all about your partner. You will have to create time for just the two of you to spend together. This could involve going to a nice restaurant, going on a holiday together, or even just having an evening in at home and watching a film. When you make time for just the two of you, you will build a stronger connection. You can also use this time to talk about your future hopes and dreams. No relationship can survive on sex alone. If you don’t take the time to build a connection with your partner, you might find that the spark fizzles out.

Have regular date nights.

A date night is a great way to keep the romance alive. Whether you have a partner who has been in your life for a short period or a long-term partner, a date night will keep the passion alive. It’s important to have regular date nights so that your relationship doesn’t get stale. If you are in a long-term relationship, it can be easy to fall into a pattern of going out for dinner every Friday and watching the same type of movie every Saturday. However, a date night should be about spending time together and enjoying each other’s company. You could try dining in for a change, or you could go for a walk in the park or even see a live show.

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Communication is key.

When you first meet, you can get carried away talking about everything and anything, but as the relationship progresses, you might find that you’re not talking as much as you should be. You should aim to try and keep the communication open, even when you both have busy lives. This could involve sending your partner a quick text message throughout the day to let them know that you are thinking of them. A simple conversation could also go a long way. It can be easy to fall into a routine of watching TV together every night, but you could shake things up by making an effort to have a conversation each night. If you have children, you might have to be creative with your conversation time, but it is important to keep the communication going.

Surprise each other.

No relationship can survive on regular date nights alone, so try to surprise each other every now and again. If you have been in a relationship for a long time, you might have children. If this is the case, you might find it difficult to go on extravagant dates. However, you can still surprise each other. If you have been in a long-term relationship, you’ve probably been on the same date a few times. You might be thinking that you need to break the routine and do something new, but this might cause unnecessary pressure on both of you. Instead, you could try surprising each other with small tokens of appreciation. You might not be able to afford to take your partner on a dream holiday to Bali, but you can still show them that they are appreciated.

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Don’t take each other for granted.

If your relationship has been going strong for a while now, you might be thinking that you’ve made it to the finish line. However, this is the time when you need to be careful not to take each other for granted. One way to do this is to make a list of things you love about your partner. You can do this together or you can write the list privately and then share it with your partner at a later date. You might only have been in a relationship for a few months, but you need to be aware that the spark will fade. You will need to work hard to keep the relationship going, and it’s important that you don’t get complacent.

Conclusion

When you first meet the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with, you can’t wait to introduce them to your family and friends, and you can’t wait to start planning for the future. The relationship might feel like a rollercoaster ride, but you need to remember that it’s normal to feel like you are going through different stages. When you first start dating someone, everything feels exciting and new. You can’t get enough of your new partner, and you find any excuse to be with them. When you first start dating someone, everything feels exciting and new. You can’t get enough of your new partner, and you find any excuse to be with them. However, as time goes by, it can become challenging to keep the relationship fresh and exciting. You might not have noticed it yet, but sooner or later the spark will fade, and you’ll need to work harder to rekindle that flame.

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