Relationship expert shares 8 hacks to deepen relationship, connect with partner

A relationship demands loyalty, trust, efforts, understanding and a lot of love. While the initial honeymoon phase may not last forever, it takes a lot of work to keep the spark and intimacy alive with the partner. Being mindful and appreciative of each other’s presence helps in being better partners and building a healthy relationship. Also read | Relationship expert shares top 6 reasons why couples grow apart and lose their intimacy

Relationship expert Kimberly Moffit, on April 5, shared a few hacks that can deepen connection in a relationship.

1. Do a 5-5-5 challenge:

For five days, do five things that only take only five minutes, but can make them feel extra special. It can be anything from making their favourite drink to leaving a note to show appreciation.

2. Pick a word of the week:

Be it trust, loyalty, understanding or intimacy, pick a random work for the week, and try to incorporate it daily in the relationship, through words, messages and actions.

3. Create a secret code:

Have inner jokes and secrets that only both of you know. This helps in creating a sense of a little bubble that only both of you are part of.

4. Reverse-engineered compliments:

Instead of going for straight compliments, be more creative and try to make the other person feel extra special.

5. Flip the argument:

Do this interesting exercise every time there is a fight. Instead of arguing for yourself, try to argue as the other person to see their point of view. This can bring a lot of things to perspective. Also read | Want to increase intimacy and connection with your partner? Try these 5 expert tips from relationship coach

6. Write letters for the future:

Write letters for each other, what you hope for them in the future, and exchange them after a year.

7. Be a team:

Incorporate a team mindset by thinking for both of you, and not just yourself. This helps in developing deeper connections.

8. Mirror their emotions:

Try to mirror what they are feeling and approach them with empathy and understanding.