Are you satisfied with your relationship…really?
Not, we’re fighting less. We’re still together. It’s deeper. Are you both satisfied with your relationship?
As we continue exploring The Impact of No Romance On a Relationship, one consequence goes unnoticed until it begins impacting nearly every part of a relationship: declining Relationship Satisfaction.
When there’s High Relationship Satisfaction, you feel safer. Communicate honestly. Disagreements are resolved. You enjoy together time. Relational storms handled as a team.
But Declining Relationship Satisfaction finds partners withdrawing. Conversations shorter. Infrequent quality time. Difficult topics avoided. The theme, “tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies….”
Though subjective, every person in a relationship regularly evaluates their Relationship Satisfaction.
- Am I happy and content? Is my relationship stressful?
- Can we honestly talk about issues?
- Do I feel valued? Supported?
Janina Larissa Buhler reports Relationship Satisfaction usually declines between ages 20-40, and during the first 10 years. And while the longer the relationship has more ups and downs, the relationship is more resilient. They work through these changes.
This rise and fall of Relationship Satisfaction over time is normal. But leaving it unaddressed is dangerous.
Here’s a Romantic Moment you can create to make a meaningful difference in your Relationship Satisfaction.
Create a Relationship Check-In.
Tell your partner how much you value them and your relationship. You’d like to spend time talking about how you’re really doing.
Choose a quiet time and place, without distractions.
Ask the question. Then proactively listen. Resist defending. Explaining. Ask questions for understanding. If it’s awkward, that’s okay. This is about resolving and reconnecting.
When you’re finished, celebrate. Toast your relationship. Share a hug. Take a walk. Enjoy dessert.
Then schedule another Check-In in a week or two. It takes two to build Relationship Satisfaction. When there’s No Romance In a Relationship, Relationship Satisfaction drops. An intentionally created Relationship Check-In Romantic Moment can turn that around.
Robert Beagle
If you’d like personal assistance in creating Romantic Moments specifically for your relationship, consider a Discovery Call. Find more information under Resources on this webpage.
