22 ways to get closer with your partner
How to stay connected in the daily hustle and bustle?
In the chaos of everyday life, it's easy to get into a routine and get stuck in it, especially when it comes to your relationship. One day you may find that you are just spending time with your partner and not truly appreciating every moment you have. If this has caused you to feel distant, don't be alarmed and try to eliminate it. Luckily, there are a few simple ways that fit easily into your schedule and help you get closer.

1. Kiss for six seconds
Research by Dr. John Gottman says that the best way to greet a partner is with a six-second kiss. “A six-second kiss upon meeting can positively influence your interaction,” says Dr. Nicole Richardson. Six seconds is enough to feel close, but it's not too long either. Kissing like this is a great way to keep in touch during the week when you don't have much free time. Set aside 6 seconds in the morning before leaving for work, do the same when you get home. A warm feeling will stay with you throughout the working day.
2. Share good news
“To create a positive bond between you and your partner, tell them the good news daily. If you share positive thoughts and experiences with him, you cheer up not only yourself, but also your lover, ”advises sexologist Noel Cordo. Although people should be together in sorrow and joy, daily positive moments in your relationship will help them flourish.
3. Send messages when you think of each other
“When you think about your lover during the day, write him a message so that he knows about it. It can be a simple text wishing you good luck at an important meeting, or more personal thoughts, ”says sex coach Irene Fehr. Sharing messages like this can bring people closer. Most of us spend our day at work on our phones or computers, so one cute message fits easily into our schedule.
4. Say good morning and good night
According to matchmaker Julia Becker, if you and your partner don't live together, the easiest way to keep in touch every day is to say good morning and good night. Your other half is pleased to know that they are the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning, and the last thing that comes to your mind when you go to bed. Even if you live together, still remember to say this to each other every day.
5. Do something nice
Couples are often told that compliments bring them closer. But you can become even closer if you do something for your beloved that he should have done. “Take an item off your partner's to-do list and make life easier for them. This is a great way to strengthen the connection, especially when you know that for your significant other it is valuable, ”says sexologist Jamie LeClair.
6. Kiss like the first time
When a new partner comes into your life, everything seems so new and interesting. You enjoy going on dates and learning about each other's personalities. The first kiss can make you lose your head and give you an unforgettable experience. “Often in long-term relationships, couples forget about the main binders - kissing,” recalls sex coach Amy Levin.
7. Walk
In the morning before you leave for work, or in the evening when you return from a busy day, go for a walk with your significant other. If you have thoughts that you would like to discuss, then here is a great chance to start a dialogue. “Talking about dreams and desires can take your mind off the frantic pace and help you relax,” Fehr says. And if you have a dog, you can walk together at least every day.
8. Work on conflicts that come up often
Let's face it, every couple has arguments from time to time. And if you notice that there is one topic that provokes you again and again, then you can become much closer if you think about how you can suppress the conflict at the stage of its occurrence. “At some point, you feel that a quarrel is starting. Agree on a plan of action that will help you not aggravate the situation when a conflict is brewing. Talk on the phone or in person, but don't do it via messages,” advises matchmaker Stef Safran. If you solve the problem before it recurs, you can show your loved one that you want to enjoy the relationship and don't let any conflict stand in your way.
9. Share your daily ups and downs
Expert Tyler Turk says that after a hard day at work, it's a good idea to make a habit of talking with your partner about all the ups and downs you've had. This practice helps develop empathy and strengthens your emotional connection. Often we spend time on Instagram or watching series, and not listening to our other half. It is necessary to devote free time to yourself, but do not forget about your beloved.
To be continued...