Understanding Relationship Advice
The common phrase, “the grass is greener on the other side” is incorrect. Neil Barringham* says, “The grass is greener where you water it”. This is true for relationships. To grow something in your relationship, you need proper tools. Starving your relationship of nutrients it needs to grow, how can you expect it to bloom? You have the power to make your relationship greener. You just have to give it your attention.
How to Water Your Relationship
So how do you “water” your relationship? It depends on your needs. You may need to adapt these examples. Let’s give these a shot. First, assess where you are putting your focus. Are you going out every night after work? When you come home, do you go straight to your designated area of the house?
Daily Efforts to Deepen Love
We must be intentional about where we put our energy. You need to choose one another, every day. Start your day off right. Stick to your relationship rituals. These might be eating breakfast together before work, walking the dog, texting memes, kissing each other before sleep, etc. When times are hard, we tend to let these rituals slip. Be intentional to keep them strong. Put your energy into your relationship.
You need to choose one another, every day.
Mindset and Nurturing Your Relationship
On the flip side: energy isn’t just physical. We need to be mindful of our mental energy. Are your thoughts focused on the negative? Do you complain internally about something your partner missed? Sometimes, we just need to acknowledge the good times.
Be intentional about your thoughts. If your partner cooked dinner, acknowledge it to them and yourself. Your thought might be, “I feel cared for when my partner made dinner” or “I have less to deal with tonight because they cooked.” “Water” the positive actions and thoughts.
Embracing Positive Changes Together
At first, “watering” the positive aspects of your relationship may seem uncomfortable. Push past the discomfort to strengthen your relationship. Even if this doesn’t come naturally, be intentional. Just like in your career, you work for a promotion. Similarly, work for your relationship.
Your Role in Deepening the Bond
If you want more romance, “water” it by giving it attention. More adventure? “Water” it. More time together? “Water” it. You have the power to make your relationship greener. What aspect will you “water” today?
*To see Neil Barringham’s profile, visit: Neil Barringham’s Profile
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