Relationship Resolutions to Exercise in 2023

Contemplation of one’s self is always a danger at this time of year and not just to admire the results of a two-week assault on many people’s pockets. Brainwashed by “new year, new you” messaging, we fixate on self-optimisation especially in our relationships: one hand stuck in the Celebrations pot and the other searching for fresh starts.

For those who are still hanging onto their realationships and could be trading on thin lines there are ways to be better by doing things that make your ties stronger. This doesn’t mean giving up all of you, it’s about giving your time, empathy, support and thought.

To make this list of suggestions, I explored acts of love and kindness given and received, acutely needed and fondly remembered, with nowviba.com readers, charities, friends and family, marveling at how much quietly industrious love and kindness goes on around us. I hope there is something for everyone: some require commitment; others need nothing more than the ability to boil a kettle. But what all these acts have in common is that they will make you feel good: research shows that loving and kidness makes one happier. So you can help others and feel better yourself all at once.

Making relationship resolutions with your partner or any loved one will make you accountable to each other and you two will connect at a deeper level.

1. Communicate More

If you make simple research on any couple you admire, and they will tell you that communication is a basic ingredient for a healthy and long relationship. Be it calling back when you find a missed call, please try. Checking on how your loved one’s day is going can be a tip to follow

2. Add Value to each other

Everyone should make it a responsibility to not only get engrossed with developing yourself but to watch out for your partner. Just like you are on the lookout for opportunities in your own line of interest, always be on the lookout for your partner too.

3. Go on Dates Often

For those in intimate relationships should try to emulate the beginning of courtship, make it a habit to set out time to go on dates just the two of you.

4. Learn and practice each other’s love language

There are five love languages which are: Words of affirmation, Acts of service , Gifts , Quality time and physical touch. Learn about your partner’s love language and make a resolution to always assure your partner of your love in a way he/she will understand.

5. Be more honest and loyal to each other

Make a New Year resolution with your partner to always be open to them and hold no secrets.

6. Normalise Settling conflicts on the spot

The best couples are not the ones without misunderstandings, but the ones who settles harmoniously without holding onto offence in their hearts.

7. Be your partners number 1 cheerleader

Always give each other compliments, words of encouragements and be there for each other no matter what.

8. Practice Accountability

This can be achieved by Sharing personal goals and hold each other accountable to ensuring your partner always walk towards achieving their goals and vice versa.

9. Listen More

Don’t be that couple that complains your partner don’t listen to you. Make a resolution to listen more, don’t interrupt, allow your partner air their views and opinion and try as much as possible to understand their point of view.

10. Presence physically

If you are the very busy couple, make it a resolution to be more physically affectionate.