5. What the heck, self-disclose a little bit more. When it comes to communication which is the currency of your relationship, sharing intimate feelings and thoughts about your life is literally a breath of fresh air for any relationship, even when they are stifling- maybe even more so then. This communication tip has a caveat, don't expect men to communicate like women or women to communicate like men- the mystery of gender and unity is in finding how to listen differently.
6. Relationships work when people show up for each other. The random act of kindness, even something small like putting toothpaste on your partner's brush tells people we are thinking about them and that we care enough to act on their behalf. There are many ways that we can be there for each other and not everyone shares the same idea of what showing up means, so figure out what it means to the person you love and do it- even once a week can make a huge difference.
7. Explore what it feels like to live deep in your body. Practicing this as a couple will open the space for new sensations and a trust to explore intimacy and sexuality with more freedom. Giving yourself permission to ask for what you
want in sex, offers this to your partner as well. Not only does it cure the boredom issue that is so prevalent in long-term relationships, but this kind of joint risk-taking behavior can build trust in ways that words cannot.
8. People change, even people you have loved forever. Always think about building your relationship so that there is enough room for both you and your partner to explore more of yourselves.