Recharge Your Romance

by Jennifer Good
Every so often, even the best of relationships can use a romance recharge. Think of it as a romance tune up. :) This week take stock of your relationship and take some time to improve areas that aren't as wonderful as they good be! The following is a list of ideas and areas you may want to consider.
Quarrel Factor
The first thing to do is to find out what your quarrel factor is. Do you find yourselves arguing every day, all day, once a week, or not at all? The less you argue or fight about things, the lower your quarrel factor is. If it's quite high then you might want to look at the following resources to help improve it.
How To Communicate With Your Partner
Communication: The Art Of Listening
Abusive Relationships
How To Be A Better Partner
Handling Conflicts
Infidelity
Low Self-Esteem
Third Party Influences
Top 10 Relationship Problem Areas
Ethics In Love
10 Ways To Be More Respectful Of Your Partner!


Your Heart
This isn't medically speaking but emotionally speaking, how do you feel about your partner? And, how have you ensured that your partner feels romantically about you? Are you still in love the same way you were in the beginning or has the emotion died down a bit? Be honest with yourself about how you feel and how your partner might feel about you. If you find that this area needs improvement try one of these resources.
7 Days Of Romance Program
Are You A Romantic?
15 Ways To Be More Romantic
Make Your Partner Feel Loved
Make Your Partner Feel Romantic
Last Minute Romantic
Why Be More Romantic?
Learn To Play Again
Practice Makes Perfect
Rediscover Your Sweetheart This Weekend
Perspectives On Romance
A Romantic State Of Mind
20 Romantic Surprises


Your Togetherness
How much time do you get to spend together? When was the last time you both actually did something purely romantic and JUST for the two of you? If it's been awhile, try a few of these resources to plan some more intimate time with each other.
Give The Gift Of Time
Romantic Date Ideas
Plan A Night In
Plan A Night Out
Plan A Perfect Date Using The Internet!
Romantic Picnic Guide
30 Ways To Celebrate Special Occasions
Things To Do As A Couple
Romance For Busy Couples
Daily Expression Of Love
Outrageously Romantic Ideas
Have Fun With Your Partner
How Romantic Are You?
Last Minute Romantic
Silence Is Golden Romantic Idea
Romantic Things To Do
175 Ultimate Romantic Gestures
Romantic Things To Do
20 Things To Do With Your Partner


Your Individuality & Personal Space
In every relationship the people involved need some amount of personal space to maintain their own individuality. Often times, when a couple gets into a relationship, one or both of the partners stop doing things they'd normally do if they were not a couple. Has this happened to you? Or, have you noticed this has happened to your partner? If it's your partner, help them find themselves again by encouraging them to do things you know they like doing. Also, give them more opportunities to have personal time and space to hang out with friends or whatever they want. You both will appreciate the freedom and find the time you spend together will be more romantic. If this is happening to you, try a few of the steps below to begin finding your way back to being you and being a better partner!
Write down a list of everything you love to do. For example, reading, watching sports, going hiking, etc. Whatever your personal interests are.
Now cross out everything on your list that you still do since you've been with your current partner.
Read over what's left. If there are quite a few things on the list, circle the things you'd really like to start pursuing again.
Now make a commitment and a plan to start doing these things. Make it point to have, at the very least, a few hours of personal time a week away from your partner, kids, etc. Planning exactly what you are going to do and making an appointment with yourself to do it is very effective.


Your Spontaneity
When was the last time you and your partner did something out of the blue? How often do you spontaneously say I love you or let your partner know how you feel about them? Do you give them a kiss or hug for no reason? Hold their hand in public? If you can't answer these questions it might be a good idea to take a look at the following resources.
20 Romantic Surprises
Last Minute Romantic
Planning A Surprise Romantic Getaway