How do you bring back the SPARK?
By alex_rae
@alex_rae (22)
Philippines
April 19, 2011 9:00pm CST
Most of my friends told me that when you are in a romantic relationship the first 4 months were the best moments, wherein the guy constantly sweeps you off your feet. Then 5-9 months, it will be like hell for both of you, wherein most of the time you end up fighting. And then, the succeeding months would require both of you to try and bring back the spark in order to stay in the relationship. I was really wondering, How do you bring back the spark? Tips anyone?
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10 responses
@kukueye (1759)
• Malaysia
20 Apr 11
well it depends on the relationship foundation what draw you together in the first place like compatibale and such , however in any relationship there will up and down because love can grow and reduce too due to various factors as long as both are loyal and faithful they can weather the storm .
@ClassyCat (1214)
• United States
20 Apr 11
I expect that this comment will get a lot of booing and hissing, because what I am about to say is 'not' what folks want to hear in this age.
First of all - if your relationships are built on s*x, they'll all lose their excitement eventually.
Secondly - you can't very believe that God would be in, and approving of a relationship where s*x is concerned when He teaches us that s*x outside of marriage is wrong.
Sorry if I rained on your parade, but keeping the 'spark' in a relationship is more than keeping the fires of passion satisfied.
@tyronie4cash (925)
• Philippines
21 Apr 11
Both must not give up, in a relationship there is always ups and downs, which is not a bad thing. You can never learn if there is no fighting/arguments inside, but still don't let that last long, fix it as fast as you can and never do the same mistakes if possible.
Loyalty, Faith, Effort, Love, Appreciation, etc. you know what you need to make your relationship strong, don't wait for it to lose or you will lose your partner.
If ever the other is doing the same, your relationship will be as strong as ever. ^__^
in the other hand.. it depends on the person.
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
20 Apr 11
Aomwrines the spark will last forver without ever trying. Other times it just fizzles away before we know it has gone. Getting back the spark can often be as difficult as finding it in the first place. Just doing the little things that can please both you and your partner is a step in the right direction to keep that spark a flame.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
20 Apr 11
There are many different things that you can do they just require a little forethought and creativity. Always look for ways to show your love to the other person. Collect or get small little items that the other person will appreciate. Send a card or flowers when they are the least to expect it, go places that your partner likes to go, surprise your partner as often as you can. Do things for this person as regularly as possible to let the person know you care.
@edwin33 (5)
• Philippines
20 Apr 11
It so simple put God in the center of your relationship, always take good care to both of yourselves, learn for sometime to sacrifice in different ways may it be in finances, or anything that makes your partner feels he/she is the important person in life.
@TRolle (26)
• Bahamas
20 Apr 11
Good question. I'm in the same predicument and I would really love to know the answer myself. My boyfriend and I are constantly arguing and it seems as if nothing can ever go right. We're always breaking up for no good reason and it's becoming unbearable. I would really love to know how to get that spark back and how to make things better. It's hard when you even try to be a better person. Sigh.
@tlb0822 (1410)
• United States
20 Apr 11
My husband and I have been together for four years now, and it is funny because when we go out with people they say that we act like we are stuck in the honeymoon stage. I think that keeping the spark means to be spontaneous. Do things that your partner likes that you haven't done in awhile. My husband and I try to plan time to ourselves without the girls, so that we are able to reconnect, and enjoy each others company. I still have that spark in my eye for my husband, and I see it in his eyes and we just know. That spark doesn't go away but you have to keep working at it. A lot of times in a relationship, people get stuck in a rut. Its the same things all the time, just over and over. And it gets boring. You have to venture out and try new things, go to a new restuarant, even if you have a house get a hotel room for the weekend with a jacuzzi tub, or plan a secret vacation away. And if you need to get that spark and don't have the money to do anything leave little notes or text to your spouse saying how much you love them and miss them. Leave a note or text about the favorite memory you have of each other. There are just so many things that can one can do to keep the relationship moving and have that spark that you need, it just takes a little bit of creativity.
@tiina05 (2317)
• Philippines
20 Apr 11
hello,
I've been in a relationship for more than 2 years and it was my first time since all my previous boyfriends don't last too long. But until now I still feel the spark because my boyfriend always shows that he is sweet and romantic. We always understands each other and enjoy being together at the same time. My boyfriend always says that I am perfect than the other girl in the world. sounds funny right? And he always kiss me in front of many people(real sweet). And he never forget our anniversary he always has a surprise to me in different ways.
@sashakiddo (1102)
• United States
20 Apr 11
Think of what you would do if you were all alone. When I was lonely I did all sorts of crazy things that other people would be too scared or too lazy to do with me, like going on random nights out to drive wherever the road led to. Or taking a random lesson like dancing or surfing.
Now I don't do as much since I'm with my partner, but I try to keep up those activities with him - whichever ones he is willing to do.
Or think of what you would do on a first date. Imagine that you are meeting him for the first time again. For me, it wasn't him who swept me off my feet in the beginning. If that was the case for you, try switching up the roles.
@AkatsukIJSN (211)
• Philippines
20 Apr 11
I really don't know the answer to this question too. I really want to know the answer. Right now me and my girlfriend are in a slump. We have been together for almost 3 years now and yet we are still fighting. We are having the worse fight we ever had. She said to me she is losing interest in the monotony of our relationship. I tried roses, coffee, candy and everything i could think of and nothing worked. She asked space to think over our relationship. I am now giving her space and anxiously waiting for her answer.on
My answer to your question on how to bring back the spark? I think my answer would be never to lose it on the first place. Be open with each other. Accept each others flaws. Value the efforts of your partner that he/she puts into your relationship. Talk about problems that you may have. Try something new everyday with your partner. Don't thin about costs or time. Just think that you will be having quality time with him.