Monday, February 1, 2010

Relationship Rituals: Unneccessary or Underrated?

0 comments Posted by Ashley [aka Keens] at 7:17 PM

Welcome to 2010.  Welcome to a society in which working only 40 hours a week is not only a blessing but a rare occurrence.  Working longer hours coupled with a weakened economy not only has an affect on our personal well-being, but also affects our relationships .  I recently stumbled upon this quotation and completely agree: 

“Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish it's source.”

I'm a firm believer that every couple should have a weekly ritual.  One that is includes them and only them.  For example, when I was in high school my boyfriend and I had an activity every Sunday.  First, we'd start eating breakfast at Perkins (his mom was general manager) and then we'd catch a movie at the dollar theater nearby.  This ritual was understood.  Every other day of the week was up for grabs and other plans, but Sunday was ours.  For some couples, it's watching a certain T.V. show at night (Jeopardy, perhaps).  It certainly doesn't have to be drastic or expensive, but it should be done consecutively each week.


In my opinion, this allows for strengthening of the couple's bonds as well as serving as a coping mechanism for the negative parts of the week.  So I challenge those of you who may be having conflicts in your relationships to set up a constant weekly activity for just the two of you and see if it helps the situation at all.  From my experience and from talking to successful couples, I believe you'd be surprised.

 

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