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Tags: relationships, commitment, new years resolution
 New Years resolution has a bad rap for being left unfulfilled; however, when you make a resolution as a couple, there is a possibility that it can be fruitful and can make your relationship better. This enumeration of resolutions for couple will guide you to start the New Year right, and keep the love burning all year long.
Do something philanthropic. During the holidays, everybody feels charitable and helpful. Many people volunteer for the homeless or give to the less fortunate, especially during Christmas and New Year. Nevertheless, these charitable institution and organizations need to have volunteer at other times of the year, too. So, why not decide to include volunteer work once a week with you and your sweetie.
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The generosity you do for others will come back to your relationship a hundred folds!
Make intimacy a priority. When the relationship gets older, usually the intimacy wanes, make your relationship an exception by making this a priority by giving it a moment. When you give time to your intimacy, you get to update each other’s needs, thus making your relationship grow and meaningful through time.
Stop the power play. Power play is present in almost all couples. You can put an end to this by, one, stop squabbling over petty things, two, not keeping score, and three, keeping a sense of humor. When the man of your forget to put the toilet seat down again, just laugh it off.
There are some things not worth fighting over.
Learn to fight fair. As a segue way to the above mentioned, conflicts and arguments are normal to every relationship, as a matter of fact, it’s healthy, if you know how to do it right. Fight fair, by not putting all the blame to your partner, practice accountability, and taking a break when you are in a heated situation.
Get rid of multitasking. When 2010 is the year of multitasking, well, multitasking needs to go with 2010. This New Year, when you are on a date with your honey turn the cellphone or anything that bleeps and buzzes. Yes, you may be capable of handling two, three things at a time, but you are sending a message to your loved one that they are not worth the undivided attention.
Be friends with your partner. This means that you treat your lover the way you treat your friends. Most often than not, we tend to take our lovers for granted, and not treat them as well as they deserve. We usually think that they are in it for the long haul, but when we are stressed out, they take much of the beating. It’s time to reflect, if there are things you do or say to your lover that wouldn’t do to your best friend, and when you realize that there are, it time time to adjust your behaviour appropriately.
Have fun! Give time to laugh, party, and travel. Just do crazy things together like, talk in funny voices, or run around the house, and have pillow fights. Do something that can break the old boring routine of workday life.
About the author
The author of this article, Ruth Purple, is a successful Relationship Coach who has been helping and coaching individuals and couples for many years. Get your copy of Ruth's latest ebook on Finding Mr. Right. Discover how you can Find Your True Love here.
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