Crush the Conversation

Take turns sharing your character crush, which is different from a celebrity crush. Think Don Draper as opposed to Jon Hamm. And highlight personality traits […]

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Plan an Old-School Sleepover

Remember the joy of staying up all night with your best friend, watching terrible movies and stuffing your face with ice cream? Recreate that magic […]

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Spend a Night Apart — Together

If you live with your partner, consider sleeping in separate beds. Research shows that partners who sleep apart may enjoy benefits in their relationship, including […]

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Start the Conversation

Our culture romanticizes the idea of “two becoming one,” insisting that partners should enjoy doing everything together. Suggesting otherwise can feel scary, as it forces […]

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Celebrate the Small Yet Mighty

Find little ways to show your partner that you’re proud of them. You don’t have to invest a lot of time or money in this. […]

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Ask a New Question

The next time you see your partner, resist the old “How was your day?”. Use open-ended thought starters like “What’s something that made you laugh?”, […]

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The Ultimate Re-Connect

Set a timer and stare into each other’s eyes for one full minute. It’ll feel squirmy at first, but stick with it. Studies have shown […]

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Get Lost

Find a new neighbourhood, forest trail, or country road to discover together. No pre-planning required; just pick a place and go—without technology. Knowing that you’re free […]

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Whatever You Do, Don’t Laugh

Ask your partner to hold a mouthful of water. For two minutes (set a timer!), use your best inventory of jokes, impressions and bad karaoke—anything […]

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You’ll Be Bad at This

Do something you both absolutely suck at. Paint a portrait of each other. Dance the cha-cha in your living room. Attempt DIY sushi rolls. When there’s […]

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