Relationships in bloom

Spring into romance this season and help your love life thrive

The changes in the seasons often account for changes in mindset. With every new quarter, we set up new and improved goals for ourselves, and we compile new lists of things to look forward to. Whether you want your long-term relationship to flourish, or you’re planting the seeds for a new one, there are a few things to keep in mind this spring to put you on the path toward a bright and sunny love life.
Reminisce and recreate
As relationships develop, there are many different stages to move through with your partner. With time comes new challenges, events, and habits. 
To restore those butterflies you felt at the beginning of a relationship, sit down with each other, go through old photos, and remember the key moments that set you on this path together. Remember the words that you said and the first places you ever visited together. Sometimes something as simple as revisiting a restaurant or reading old text messages can remind you of that spark that started it all. 
Every relationship starts under unique circumstances, so remembering what those were can make you feel special and reserved to your partner and your relationship even after time has passed. 
Open communication
Communicating with your partner about your issues and feelings, good or bad, is something I believe to be essential to all relationships, no matter what stage they’re in. Relationships struggle to thrive with secrets or suppressed emotions, so if you’re experiencing that, now is the time to make it known. 
In both new and seasoned relationships, it’s also important to remind your partner of your love and commitment toward them. Everybody deserves to know where they stand with the people they are with. Practice openness, reassurance, and positive affirmations with your partner this season to strengthen your emotional trust. 
In with the new
If you and your partner have never experienced a springtime season together, now is the time to get out and celebrate the sunny days Seattle has to offer. I have found that sometimes you’re not aware of your full capability to love and spend genuine time with your partner until you have escaped the rain and gloom of winter quarter. 
As the cherry blossoms bloom and knee-length puffer jackets start their closet hibernation, go on hikes and skip the bus ride to opt for a walk to your favorite cafe instead. 
Places like Alki Beach and Golden Gardens Park are beautiful places to visit when the weather starts warming up as well. And if you’ve been on that New Years health kick, don’t worry, it gets a lot easier to down those green smoothies when it’s not 30 degrees outside. If this is your first Seattle springtime, you’re in for a treat.
Whatever your relationship status this spring, set new goals. Everybody needs a little refresh after a long winter, so get out and switch up your routine even if it’s in small ways. Continue to strive toward a balance between work and play, and keep your mental and physical health goals at the forefront of your mind.

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