10 Little Things Happy Couples Do Every Day to Keep the Fire Burning

Ancient men discovered fire-making through friction. Just like fire-making, starting and maintaining a good relationship is not an easy task. Couples need to work on it for a long period of time. Relationships start with a spark that eventually turns into flame, which can either be a never-ending sustained fire of love or an ember that will later turn into cold coal. It’s essential for couples to take time to do simple things to keep their fire burning. Here are the top 10 little things happy couples remember to do every day:

1. Provide quality attention to each other.

In this digital age, posting on walls and tweeting have become the norm. We tend to ignore the people we’re physically with. Time is the most precious gift we can give to someone. Coupled with quality attention, it sustains the fire.

2. Go the extra mile to help each other.

Our differences send us on a quest for our common goals. Despite our misunderstandings, understanding one another is key. When we go the extra mile to help each other, we rekindle our fire.

3. Express appreciation.

Time, money, and effort are significant ingredients in relationships. When you’re in a relationship, everything is conjugal, but not everything is free. Always compliment or say thank you to your partner.

4. Say Yes.

At times, our partners may ask for favors we don’t like or want to do. But our momentary submission can mean a lot. So, sometimes, just say YES!

5. Check-in.

Checking into a hotel once in a while ignites an adventurous spark. It’s a chance to relax, reminisce about your best memories, and relish a special feeling between the two of you.

6. Pucker up.

Puckering up shows that you’re enjoying your partner’s presence. It’s a sweet way of how couples flirt with each other. Pucker up now!

7. Make fun with each other.

Being silly is how couples bond. Being corny and cheesy sets the mood for couples to be stronger and tighter. So why not do weird things with your honey?

8. Leave sweet notes or text each other.

Communication is king in a relationship. Sweet words combined with concrete actions are the best fuel that sustains the fire. Leaving sweet messages compensates for days that you can’t be together.

9. Tolerate their partner’s mistakes.

No one is perfect, and everyone has flaws. Acceptance of others is the thread that stitches everyone together. When conflict arises, keep calm and avoid using harsh words towards your partner.

10. Smile when potential conflict arises.

There’s no smoke when there’s no fire. When conflict arises, a sweet smile can pacify an onslaught of emotional backfire. If it doesn’t work, try again with another smile. Your partner will likely return the favor, leading to a better position of talking things over calmly.

To sum it up, relationships have elements paralleling emotions that partners feel over a given period of time. Fire represents warmth and passion. Bruce Lee said, “Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning, a flame is very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature, and our love becomes like coals, deep-burning, and unquenchable.”