National
Couple Appreciation Month is in April of every year which is about showing how
much your partner means to you. It is about finding ways to show your support
and showing your gratitude towards your partner. As well as rekindling one's
love for your partner by strengthening your romantic relationship. Saying thank
you to your partner for the things he or she does for you. Being grateful
without complaining about the things he or she has not done for you.
Appreciate each
other as a couple to strengthen your communication. Learn and understand your
partner's body language. Observe your partner’s behavior. Show them physical affection, support, and your love language as you appreciate them. Here is a list of
things you can do to appreciate your partner.
- Compliment your partner.
- Offer to help your partner even if they do not ask for your help.
- Cook together as a couple.
- Meditate or practice mindfulness together.
- Do Yoga together.
- Practice positive affirmations together.
- Appreciate your partner's concern.
- Practice Loving-kindness meditation.
- Practice writing a gratitude or appreciation journal together.
- Practice mindful touching.
- Walking or running meditation.
- Check in with each other when you do emotional distancing or emotional space when it is needed.
Do
things as a couple without forcing it. Do walking meditation together while
holding hands or one arm around your partner’s torso. Learn your partner’s way
of showing affection. Often too much touching might not be recommended
especially if one partner prefers to have limited physical affection.
Understand your partner’s comfort level, boundaries, and how they want to receive
physical affection.
Also,
practicing mindful touching might help your partner to release their fears from
being intimate. Mindful touching permits both of you to practice
self-compassion, self-respect, and self-gratitude. It assists in relaxation and
helps both of you to communicate slowly without rushing what you need to tell
them. Sit in silence in a lotus pose or in a comfortable pose. Sit face to face
and hold hands.
Touch
your partner’s face, hair, and have them close their eyes. Touch your partner
slowly and observe how they feel. It must not feel uncomfortable for both of
you. Often when doing mindful touching, you might have to ask them permission
on where you want to touch your partner as you quietly practice this form of
mindfulness. Yet, practicing mindful touching can strengthen your emotional
bond and make it easier to be intimate with your partner.
Dedicate
some time throughout the month of April to appreciate your partner. Help them
with chores if they feel too tired, too overwhelmed, or for their self-care. Practice
giving each other a hug before going to work or before going to sleep. Find
ways to enjoy being with your partner and consult with a couple's therapist if
needed to strengthen your relationship. Here are resources for National Appreciation
Couple Month.
Do You Feel Appreciated by Your Partner:
8 Ways to Show Appreciation to the Love of Your Life:
https://www.marriage.com/advice/love/8-ways-to-show-appreciation-to-the-love-of-your-life/
10 Couples Mindfulness Exercises to Enhance Your Relationship-This Mindful Space:
10 Couples Mindfulness Exercises To Enhance Your Relationship - This Mindful Space
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