Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Dec19/Jan20 Aspire Mag FINAL | Page 74

Spend some time not only remembering those times but act like you did then. Enjoy the experience all over again. Laughter and humor have a way of putting things in perspective, lightens the mood, and bonds us together. Couples can get so caught up in day to day life that they forget to have fun. How can you add some laughter and humor into your relationship? This can be as easy as watching a favorite comedy or exploring YouTube videos together. I highly encourage to spend some of your quality time together laughing and hiving fun. We have talked about spending quality time together as a couple and ways you can increase your emotional connection through communication. Now it is time to talk about small day to actions that can make a big difference in your relationship. Small gestures, the heartfelt smile or random act of kindness, can make all the difference in your relationship. Couples can have a desire to do more to show their love, but often get too busy to follow through or aren’t sure what to do. A great place to start is by appreciating your partner. Make a list of all the things you like about your partner. The qualities that are unique to him. For example, the way he laughs at your jokes, even when they aren’t that funny! Once you have made the list, it is time to share it, one item at a time. Small habits of love, appreciation, and gratitude go a long way toward making a relationship work. Make time for fun, flirting, and emotional connection. Yes, it takes some effort, but the result is worth it! You can have a relationship that is even better than you ever imagined. Lori Ann Davis - Lori has over 30 years’ experience helping singles and couples create the relationship of their dreams. She has a master’s degree in clinical psychology with over 30 years’ experience empowering individuals and couples to live richer, happier lives. Her practice spans the spectrum from dating and singles to working through divorce to renewing long-term marriages. She is the author of Unmasking Secrets to Unstoppable Relationships, 365 Ways to Ignite Her Love, and A Couples Love Journal. She is also a coach on the Radical Dating Show. Learn more at www.LoriAnnDavis.com. “Small ges heartfelt sm tures, the act of kind ile or random n all the diffe ess, can make rence in yo ur relationship .” Lori An n Davi s 74 www.AspireMAG.net | December 2019 / January 2020