7 Little Things To Do To Make Your Relationship A Healthy One

The thing about relationships is that they are never like the movies. There aren't heart-stopping moments when a cute boy moves in next door and turns your whole life around completely. Relationships barely ever work like that. They are a constant work in progress and need to be tended to everyday, little by little by both partners. To keep your relationship healthy and happy, here are 7 tiny things you can do. They may not be as glamorous as a spontaneous trip to the Eiffel tower but hey, that's real life for you.

1. Turn Off The Tv

The next time you're hanging out with your partner, turn off the tv and put your phone and iPad away. Technology is great and all but distracting from the real stuff. Instead, share a conversation or a laugh with your partner without the constant presence of a lit-up screen.

2. Buddy Up

Take up a hobby together; be it cooking, Zumba or photography. Together, as your interest in your hobby grows so will your connect with your partner as it'll be 'your thing' that only the two of you share.

3. Appreciate Them

Love is in the details. So learn to appreciate the little things your partner does for you. Sometimes it's tucking you in when they leave early to work or picking up your favourite ice-cream flavour for a night in. No matter how small, appreciate their gestures, actions and words.

4. Note It Down

Spell out your thoughts on a note and leave them for your partner in nooks of the house they frequent. Tell him/her that they look great today, that you can't wait to see them tonight and you've hidden a secret something in their closet. Tuck it in their lunch box or on the bathroom mirror to give them a real treat!

5. Celebrate Life

Find joy by celebrating the little things like the first time you caught a movie or the anniversary of the time he/she surprised you after work. You don't need plane tickets or diamond rings for these celebrations - even picnics in your living room with a bottle of vino will do.

6. Let Them Be

It may feel like you both are halves of the same whole but remember partners are just that, partners - not the same person. Make sure to develop interests of your own and give your partner their own space. It's the healthiest way to grow as a couple.

7. Do Nothing

In the pressure to always go on a trip, eat at that Michelin starred restaurant or visit that store, you barely manage to have a conversation with each other. So instead of all the other stuff, do that. Lounge in pajamas, get out a tub of ice-cream and talk about your days, your friends, your goals and your life. There's really nothing like it.