1️⃣ Try new things together. Do something you’ve never done before — experiment with cooking at home, plan a romantic evening, go hiking, pick up a new hobby together, or travel to new places. Shared experiences create stronger bonds. I like comparing it to New Year’s Eve — we often feel like it’ll never feel magical like it did when we were kids. And it won’t — unless we create that magic ourselves. As adults, we need to take responsibility for our own joy and excitement too.

2️⃣ Surprise each other. Little surprises — your partner’s favorite meal, a sweet note, or a spontaneous trip — can shake things up in the best way. You can absolutely take the initiative! Plan little surprise moments for your partner and enjoy them together.

3️⃣ Talk about your dreams. Share what you want out of life and your relationship. It helps you understand each other better and build shared goals. Every couple needs mutual goals, and they often start with dreaming together.

4️⃣ Make space for yourself. Sometimes routines set in because couples become *too* merged. Don’t be afraid to spend time on your own interests — it actually brings more freshness into the relationship. If you're always focused solely on your partner, it can lead to boredom or even distance. You both need your own space. And trust me — nothing works better than *not* trying so hard and instead living your own exciting, full life.

5️⃣ Appreciate the little moments. Sometimes, it’s enough to just pause, look at each other, and say, “Thank you for being here.” Routine can shrink the big dreams we had at the beginning into something small — and that’s a shame. ❤️‍🩹 Learn to appreciate and thank each other for the little things. Taking your partner for granted is a road to nowhere.

Routine isn’t the end — it’s the start of a new chapter. The key is to not be afraid of change and to keep showing up for each other. 💫