According to a research, couples with children have issues finding time for romance. The survey showed that 36% of people “hardly ever” go on dates anymore, while 30% make an effort once a month. Even without children, life gets hectic enough for us to fall into a rut with our partners.
We at The Elite Indian found some brilliant dating advice that can help you keep the romantic spark alive forever.
How to never stop dating in a relationship
A Reddit user found a genius way to keep things interesting in a marriage. On their wedding night, the couple agreed to follow the simple rule of 2-2-2, which says:
- Every 2 weeks, you take a day to spend with your partner;
- Every 2 months, you take the entire weekend to relax and focus on romance;
- Every 2 years, you take a week off and do whatever your hearts desire.
The user confirms that the tip does wonders: “people still ask how long our honeymoon phase will last. I think it’ll last as long as we stick to our 2s.”
It might seem difficult to keep up with this schedule, but the rule is actually quite flexible, so it doesn’t have to get inconvenient. Otherwise, you’ll get the opposite of what you want to achieve.
One couple tried the 2-2-2 rule, and the results are in.
A blogger couple is in love with the 2-2-2 rule and says it helps to keep their relationship thriving. They revealed that they work completely different schedules, which always threatened their date nights, but with this genius rule, they always have something to look forward to. Their exciting relationship really inspires us to take their advice ASAP!
The wife, Amanda, suggested adjusting the rule in a way that’s best for you and your partner: “Feel free to make it a 1-1-1, or a 2-1-1, even a 2-1-2.” In addition, she suggested planning a little bit ahead as it’ll help you with your financial plan as well. You don’t need any additional pressure, so make sure you discuss everything with your partner and feel comfortable about what you’re doing.
Other valuable romantic advice from Reddit.
This genius tip made us go back to Reddit to see what other people had up their sleeve. Here’s what we could find to help with your romantic life:
- “When you have an argument, it should be you and your S.O. versus the problem, not you versus your S.O.” — krukson
- “Avoid talking about arguments that you have with your S.O. with anyone else. They hear about the negative, but rarely hear about the resolution.” — DDraughn
- “I know a guy who has a standing $10 tip with his wife’s hair dresser. He gets a call each time his wife gets her haircut with a brief description of what was done. Wife walks in the door, he says, ’Honey, did you get your hair done? It’s a bit shorter and looks great!’ Winners all around.” —malevolent_nuthatch
- “She might pretend she doesn’t want dessert. She really does. Order a serving for yourself, get 2 forks, and let her eat it. Desserts are for girls anyway.” — camerongill
- “Me and my girlfriend have a phoneless and TV-less evening every week. We play a board game.” — obispook
- “My rule is to always treat the other as if they were single… it helps me keep a little bit of that initial, dating drive and reminds me that she is her own person who could walk out that door on any given day. It’s up to me to be the kind of person we both want to live with and grow with.” — Send_Poems
What is your favorite relationship advice you’ve ever heard?
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