How to remain close in a relationship
- Communicate – be courteous and reassuring
- Stay physically close – hold hands, hug, making eye contact shows emotional openness
- Be patient – and rational and resolve conflicts after a few hours leaving both parties time to calm down
- Accept changes – try and adapt and work with new hobbies or interests and pursue them together
- Compliment your partner – kind and genuine words offered at the right time can increase your connection
- Ask questions – be present with your partner – no phones when they are trying to speak to you
- Take care of money – make sure financial issues are kept at bay as they lead to 1/3 of divorces
- Learn to apologize when in the wrong – don’t hold on to anger and accept we all make mistakes
- Be emotionally supportive – accept all their thoughts and feelings, do not dismiss or make fun of your partner, criticize or judge- offer advice, listen and help with problem solving
- Laugh together – it will boost your mood and boost your bonding
