

{"id":47196,"date":"2020-03-16T04:44:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T04:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=47196"},"modified":"2023-03-08T11:54:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T11:54:04","slug":"how-to-rekindle-romance-and-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-rekindle-romance-and-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rekindle the Romance and Connection With Your Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74393\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-rekindle-romance-in-your-relationship-7.jpg\" alt=\"couple sitting and having coffee\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/are-you-feeling-alone-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you feeling alone in your relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Are you starved for attention from your partner and feel like you&rsquo;re going through an emotional drought? Not sure how to rekindle romance in your marriage?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can feel empty and soulless in a relationship like this, but it&rsquo;s never too late to rekindle romance and connection with your partner once again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It can be scary to be the one who reaches out and tries to rekindling love,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> especially if your partner has not been making an effort to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way I see it, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by renewing the romance in your relationship and sparking that connection with your partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&rsquo;s your alternative for rekindling relationship connections?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could remain the way you are, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dr.lib.iastate.edu\/server\/api\/core\/bitstreams\/20d46336-d120-47e0-ad43-eff0ea84e9aa\/content\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fallen out of love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in a lonely, and isolated situation living with someone who feels more like a roommate than a lover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&rsquo;s not much that hurts more than lying next to someone and missing them as if they were not there. The only way through it is to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also watch:&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hPQSr2p7CR8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some suggestions on how to feel more connected with your partner and ways to rekindle love in your relationship:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74389\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-rekindle-romance-in-your-relationship-5.jpg\" alt=\"mixed race couple talking\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Communicate-your-feelings\"><\/span><b>1. Communicate your feelings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a time when you&rsquo;re together and have the freedom to talk, simply tell your partner that you have something to discuss with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For connecting with your spouse, <\/span><b>tell them how you&rsquo;re feeling and how much you truly want to change things.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out in love, without blame or judgment, and simply let your partner know that you don&rsquo;t want things to continue the way they have been.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell them how much you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/what-to-do-when-there-is-no-romance-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">miss the romance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and connection that you&rsquo;re lacking. Take a chance and make that connection. Reach for their hand, and embrace them with a kiss that lets them know you&rsquo;re serious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74390\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-rekindle-romance-in-your-relationship-4.jpg\" alt=\"black couple being affectionate and playful\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Plan-a-romantic-dinner\"><\/span><b>2. Plan a romantic dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a romantic dinner and seduction. Don&rsquo;t play or be coy; simply be direct and let your partner know that you want to rekindle romance, and you want to begin now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dress to impress and have all the trappings, food, wine, and soft music.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make no mistake, this is adult behavior, and you are letting your partner know that you&rsquo;ve been missing your connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two people in love need to have a physical connection. If this has been missing in your life, there&rsquo;s no time like the present to remedy that<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74391\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-rekindle-romance-in-your-relationship-3.jpg\" alt=\"Black couple cooking together\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Increase-your-physicality\"><\/span><b>3. Increase your physicality<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a romantic dinner is a bit drastic way to rekindle romance, you can take it more slowly by starting over in smaller increments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin with non-sexual touch, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quotes\/60\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holding hands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hugging, a back rub, or foot rub.<\/span><b> Begin increasing your physicality with each other and work your way back to romantic and sexual interaction.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical touch is a need we all have it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iu.edu\/kinseyinstitute\/2018\/02\/20\/the-power-of-touch-why-physical-intimacy-promotes-relationship-health\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promotes relationship health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and if you&rsquo;re missing it, the chances are good that your partner feels the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That empty boundary is invisible. Treat it like it&rsquo;s not even there and get close to your partner again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74392\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-rekindle-romance-in-your-relationship-2.jpg\" alt=\"couple in love looking at each other\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Be-more-affectionate\"><\/span><b>4. Be more affectionate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do show your partner how much you love and miss your closeness and how much you dearly want to rekindle romance and get back to that deep and loving connection that you used to have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s not as hard as you may think, and whatever your partner&rsquo;s response, at least you know you&rsquo;ll have made an attempt to get closer again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74387\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-rekindle-romance-in-your-relationship-1.jpg\" alt=\"couple dancing together\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Romance isn&rsquo;t everything in a relationship, but it is an important part of you both feeling important and loved.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s never too late to reach out and give your partner some loving interaction. If you&rsquo;re worried about their reaction, then start small.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your efforts are rejected, then there&rsquo;s definitely something going on that you both need to work out together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend the services of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">couple therapist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you to sort out what is at the root of your problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it seems you&rsquo;ve grown apart and neither of you is happy, come on back together and find that romance and connection you&rsquo;ve been missing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&rsquo;s a lot of love and happiness at the end of that road. Taking the first step to rekindle romance can be scary, but it&rsquo;s so worth it to try.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you feeling alone in your relationship? Are you starved for attention from your partner and feel like you&rsquo;re going through an emotional drought? Not sure how to rekindle romance in your marriage? It can feel empty and soulless in a relationship like this, but it&rsquo;s never too late to rekindle romance and connection with your partner once again. It can be scary to be the one who reaches out and tries to rekindling love, especially if your partner has not been making an effort to do so. The way I see it, you have nothing to lose and everything <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":296,"featured_media":74393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[2529],"class_list":["post-47196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-emotional-intimacy","tag-restore-the-spark","has_thumb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47196","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/296"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47196"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47196\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74386,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47196\/revisions\/74386"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47196"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47196"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}