18 Methods To Strengthen Your Relationship (3 of 6)

Keep it playful too

Regardless of age, we all love to play. Try having fun together, do something you wouldn’t do in most situations, or just cut loose. Some other things you can try doing is if your partner says something that bothers you, try responding with humor rather than being defensive.

Giving each other space

Just because you’re together with someone else doesn’t mean you need to spend every waking moment together. Give each other space whether that’s through work or letting them hang out with their friends. To strengthen these relationships, it’s important to find middle ground for one another. Every relationship needs some individuality while still having that closeness to it.

Physical affection daily

Small gestures like kissing, holding hands, hugging, back scratches, or putting a hand around the other’s shoulders are good things to be doing on a daily basis. All of these things release feel-good hormones, reduce blood pressure and stress, improve mood, and it’s all signs of higher relationship satisfaction.