Grow in Your Relationship This Spring: 3 Things to Leave Behind & 3 to Take with You
The distinct rhythms of spring invite us to embrace change and growth—mirroring the blooming flowers and the gentle fall of petals. Just as nature is carefully tended to reveal its fullest beauty, we too can refine and nurture ourselves.
Spring is the perfect season to reflect on our relationships, appreciating what brings us joy while thoughtfully considering areas for improvement. Here are some of our favorite ways to help your relationship flourish this spring!
3 Things to Leave Behind:
Trying to “fix” the other person
Remember, at the beginning of it all, you fell in love with who your partner was! Too often, we focus on the negative aspects of our partner and try to change these parts of them. But when we realize that we have chosen to love them for who they are, we will stop trying to fix them and start to embrace all aspects of them, even the quirky ones! We don’t have enough power to “fix” someone else, so leaving this behind will help us feel freer in our relationships.
Fear of hard conversations
Hard conversations are just that: hard. Just because they are hard does not mean they are not good. These hard conversations, which involve bringing to light your concerns, being extremely vulnerable, and discussing boundaries, mark a healthy relationship. When you push past the fear of having them, you and your partner will develop a deeper intimacy both during and after these conversations!
Unrealistic expectations
Your partner is not perfect. They can’t read your mind. They don’t have extra hours in a day. And that is okay! When we think about what unrealistic expectations we might have and address them, process them, and then let them go or change them, we will be much more grateful in our relationships!
3 Things to Take With You:
Intentional encouragement
Making sure your partner feels loved, supported, and encouraged by you is one of the most powerful things you can do in your relationship. Start taking intentional time to leave your partner a note before work, get them coffee on an especially busy day, or do the dishes before they ask. The smallest acts or words of encouragement can go the longest way!
“No screens” policy
Do you notice yourself scrolling on social media while sitting next to your partner, or constantly diverting your attention whenever your phone buzzes with a notification? When you and your partner are together, make it a point to turn off your phones and leave them in another room. Try implementing this in your relationship for just one week and see the difference it makes!
Having fun!
It can be easy to get into a mundane routine in your relationship, doing the same type of date nights over again or forgetting to have them all together. This spring, prioritize having FUN together! Intentionally setting aside time to laugh, enjoy each other’s presence, and do something out of the ordinary can strengthen your bond and enhance feelings of love toward one another.
Whether your relationship is flourishing or you are walking through a rough patch, consider how you can let go of negative routines and move forward with positive ones! You may start to see your relationship grow and bloom, just like the flowers around you!