Keeping the fire alive!!

Philippines
May 12, 2011 6:01am CST
Love is so sweet and intense especially when you have just started your relationship. People get envious at the romance new couples experience. When time passes by the intensity decreases and sometime the "fire" gets extinguished by time. I need advices on how to keep the spark in a relationship even if you are with him/her for a long time already. What steps can we take to bring back the intensity we used to feel?
7 responses
• United States
12 May 11
I do not agree with that view of "fire" in the relationship. The thing is in the beginning it is easy because it is new and exciting, and you are still learning about each other. After awhile of being with each other you become accustomed and you also know about them and beyond the "fire" and passion you start to realize irritations or problems, but this is the subconscious taking effect. Though this is not always true, I have had a 2 year long distance relationship it was really hard to keep us going through the distance so I created games and fun ways to keep us active and close I would suggest the same to you as well.
• Philippines
12 May 11
Ty for your advices..It will surely help :)
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
2 Jun 11
Hi Jphotiveros, I feel the fire is not extinguished, its just hidden by the time. But at the most moments, the fire will spark out and glow its light at times of need. But to keep the spark in relation, be romantic and creative and always keep loving and make them feel your love.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
19 May 11
i have been married for 20 years, and i would admit there were times in between that the fire burnt down and turned cold, but the best part is the respect, patience and understanding that we have for each other and always trying to resolve contradicting issues. i guess one important thing that really reignites the spark is creating an interest into something we both are interested in, complementing each other and envisioning of what we both want.
@ludyvel04 (311)
• Philippines
14 May 11
Keeping the fire alive for lovers in a very long time relations must have to continue nourish the love, give time for each other---attention. Feeling of being neglected by the one you love perish your love for him/her.
• India
12 May 11
Relationships--even the best relationships in the world require constant attention,nurturing and work.If u can understand the need for constant attention and work in your relationship you're started in the right direction. First and foremost One shoud COMPROMISE:- Relationships are not about only taking but also giving. Second is communicate :- If 2 people cant find a way to openly adn honestly communicate their needs and feelings to one another,the relationshipdoesnt stand much of a chance long term. And third one should'nt underestimate the importance of trust and honesty.
@783748 (178)
• Philippines
21 May 11
It's true that most relationships decrease their intensity as time goes by. I guess you just have to do new things. Explore new things together. Go to new places together. All you need is to take your relationship to the next level. You just have to enjoy and discover each other in a new way. There still might be things that you don't know about your partner. Never ever stop exploring and discovering new things about each other.
• Philippines
12 May 11
Writing her a love letter will surely bring back the spark of love! This is old fashion but the effect is enchanting.