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6 Simple Ways to Bring Romance Back Into Your Relationship, According to a Therapist

From affectionate greetings to new adventures and everyday appreciation, these six habits can help couples reconnect and keep romance alive.

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Looking to increase your intimacy with your partner? Here are six ways to build romance in your relationship—no matter how long you and your partner have been together.

1. Greet Each Other With Affection

How many times has your partner come home from work and you merely muttered an unenthusiastic “hey” from the couch (or vice versa)? Unfortunately, couples often fall into ruts and stop expressing love and affection, but doing so is crucial to keeping the spark alive.

“Greet each other with a hug, kiss, a moment of physical affection and endearment whenever you reunite,” says Valerie Kowalski, LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT, licensed therapist at Gateway to Solutions. “Normalize moments that you can express intimacy and physical love with one another and prioritize regular connection.”

2. Plan New Adventures

Sometimes, all it takes to rekindle........

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