Research shows that couples experience greater happiness and less stress while spending quality time together. But if your schedules are jam-packed with travel, classes, work, or raising kids, how can couples maintain a happy, healthy relationship? There are ways to connect with your partner, so read on.
Travel is an amazing way to broaden your mind and experience new cultures and foods. But if your partner isn’t traveling with you, all that time spent apart can take a real toll on your relationship.
Ask any couple who is raising children, working full-time, or traveling on a regular basis and they’ll tell you: making time for your spouse isn’t always easy. Don’t sacrifice your love of travel or quality time with your partner – you can have it all!
Here are 10 ways you can connect with your partner, even when your crazy schedule is keeping you apart
Keep the Lines of Communication Open
Communicating is a good way to connect with your partner. There is no secret that open, honest communication is the foundation of a great relationship.
You and your partner should be able to talk to each other about anything if you want your relationship to continue to grow. Of course, talking about current events, perspectives, your daily lives, and your goals is always a great way to connect, but don’t ignore the things that are difficult to discuss.
You can keep communication open by talking about the problems you’re having before they have the chance to spiral out of control. Being an open book regarding your personal schedule is another great way to keep tabs on one another and helps to connect with your partner.
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Express Appreciation
You can never go wrong when it comes to trying to connect with your partner if you bring gratitude into the relationship. Marriages where partners regularly express gratitude for one another have a greater sense of relationship satisfaction, commitment, intimacy, and support for goal pursuit.
You can express gratitude by complimenting your partner and continuing to use basic manners, but the best way is by having empathy and understanding the job they do every day in their role as your partner.
Understanding this will give you a deeper appreciation of the impact your partner has on the quality of your life with them in it. And remember, you get back what you give. If you show appreciation, you’ll get appreciation in return.