Five ways to keep dating your partner even after marriage

We’re all familiar with the term ‘honeymoon phase’. According to Healthline, it is often used to describe the most exciting and magical time of a relationship—with date nights, romantic surprises, and flirtatious messages galore. The honeymoon phase, whether in a relationship or a marriage usually lasts for six months up to a year and very rarely goes beyond that. After this period, there is a certain sense of boredom and monotony that sets in. From living together to managing finances and other responsibilities, marriages can be complicated and sometimes tiring to navigate. But really, there’s no reason you can’t have some fun to keep the romance alive amid the daily hustle. Here are five ways you can date your partner even after your marriage.

Once a week date nights 

Squeeze out some time from your busy schedules to spend some quality time with your beau—whether with a wholesome, home-cooked meal or a romantic candle-lit dinner outside. Dress up, give your partner a bouquet of roses with a cheesy pick up line and indulge in deep conversations about your relationship and life. In fact, this may be a good time to evaluate your marriage so far, how it’s been and what you both are looking forward to. You can end the night with a drive to your favourite dessert shop and pamper yourselves with some chocolatey goodness. 

Get physically intimate 

Think of the time when you first started dating—your first kiss or that steamy make-out session in the backseat of your car. While two people may have different love languages, being physically intimate adds a different kind of thrill and excitement to your relationship. Just because you’ve been married for a while doesn’t mean you should stop being affectionate towards your partner. Whether it’s holding hands on a walk or a steamy night in, don’t be afraid to show your partner how much you love and care about them. 

Flirt with each other 

Besides being super adorable, flirting is also good for health—science says so. Flirting is known to release feel-good hormones of the body such as dopamine and serotonin, making you smile for the rest of your day. So, we’d definitely recommend dropping a few witty, romantic or cheesy texts in the middle of a mundane work day, writing a cute not for your partner before they leave for work, or even a tiny compliment at the end of the day would do the trick. Learn to appreciate each other with humour and smiles through the ups and downs of life.

Go away for the weekend 

You can also enjoy some prolonged quality time with your boo with a quiet weekend getaway, away from the city. There are only a few things more romantic than a road trip with your favourite playlist and loved one. Sneak away to a hill station and cuddle up with your beau with a cup of tea and a view of lush green hills. Or, dress down for the beach, enjoy a sundowner, and dance the night away with the love of your life. 

Celebrate each other 

There are many ways to express your love for your partner and celebrate them—bouquet of flower, surprise gifts, handwritten letters, and baked goodies. But celebrating each can also go beyond materialistic gifts. Practicing gratitude is a great way to cultivate a positive, loving, and nurturing relationship with each other. You and your partner can even take out a few minutes from your day to say a few positive affirmations to manifest the relationship and married life that you want to create.