Whether it’s a new relationship or you’ve been married or dating for years now, being kind to each other is vital if you want to maintain a healthy relationship. If you think your partner deserves some extra love but you don’t know the small ways to show it, here are some simple ways you can be a better partner and show some more kindness.
1.Be a listener
This is particularly true if you’ve always been more of a talker than a listener. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing and often falls naturally between two partners depending on who is more extroverted or introverted. However, you should always stay mindful of the fact that your partner could have things to talk about too, and might need a little nudge of encouragement to speak up about some things.
2.Cook a meal
It’s the simple things that matter and meals out (or in) are normally something that people see as a thing of newer relationships. If you’ve been together a while and you can’t remember the last time you ate a good meal together, surprise your partner by cooking some of their favorite foods the next time they’re due home from work.
3.Book a getaway
You don’t have to book a fancy expensive week-long trip in order to spend some quality time showing your partner how much they mean to you. You can book a one-day couples spa day, for example, or drive to a town or city fairly close by for the weekend. Decide based on what you know about your partner whether to keep it a surprise or discuss it together.
4.Pay your partner a compliment
Some of us feel awkward about giving compliments out, even to people we’ve known for a while. Others feel weird about receiving compliments, so you may have avoided it if your partner falls into this category. However, point out next time you like something your partner is wearing, and you might just be on your way to being that little bit kinder.
5.Ask ‘how do you feel?’
There are many questions which we hear often – ‘how are you?’ or ‘how was your day?’ to give just a couple of examples. Next time you speak to your partner, try delving a little deeper by asking ‘how do you feel about your day?’ or ‘how are you feeling at the moment?’
Framing questions slightly differently could unlock a new level in your relationship when it comes to communication and sharing your feelings with each other.
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