Discuss Relationship Goals
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If you are serious about each other after a year of dating, discuss where you want the relationship to go. If it’s leading toward marriage, discuss how many children you want to have, who will manage the finances and where you want to live after the marriage. Also, mention your beliefs concerning sexuality, religion and handling conflicts within the relationship. It’s important to make sure that each person clearly understands the fundamental beliefs of the other person.
Maintain Excitement
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Try new activities together. For example, if you both love good music and a local public radio station is seeking volunteers to host a specialty program, sign up to host a show together once per week. If you’ve never cooked a romantic meal for your partner, surprise her with a meal she will like.
Write Letters
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Although you can communicate almost instantly with e-mail and text messaging, there’s something meaningful about a handwritten love letter. When you write the letter, discuss the reasons you love your partner and talk about how you appreciate the good times you share together.
Surprise Gifts
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You don’t have to wait for a holiday to give each other nice gifrs For example, if an electronics store has a sale on iPods and your partner needs a new one, purchase it for her. Alternatively, if your partner enjoys boxed chocolates, surprise her with a box when you pick her up from work.
