In a relationship, time can play for you or against you. When we meet someone we like, we put a lot of effort into showing the best of ourselves. When we fall in love, everything seems perfect. After a while, reality kicks in and we start to see the true colors of life. Although our relationship is bound to change, that doesn’t mean it has to change for the worse. Here are some tips on how to make the most of the time and keep your love strong.

Create good memories. Try to do nice things when you spend time together. This is what you will want to remember. Fights and arguments are not good memories and will not help your relationship in any way. Cooking and cleaning can become fun memories with a little imagination. If you spend more quality time together, doing things you both enjoy, you’ll want to spend more time together in the future.

Communicate your feelings or your concerns when necessary. This can prevent misunderstandings, conflicts, and problems in the future. Communication is essential for a happy and healthy relationship. Talking to each other is the only way we have to share our interests and plan our time together. Most important of all, it is the easiest way to meet the person we love.

Give love. Give yourself as much love as possible. There is always time for a hug or a kiss. Being affectionate with each other helps keep the romance alive. Studies have shown that being affectionate helps against depression and stress. As for relationships, it helps to create a stronger bond and can even soften the obstacles that we find on the way.

Engaged. There will always be times when you disagree. We are all different and have our own opinions and views on things. We have different origins and different upbringings. Therefore, we must respect the ways of thinking of others. Don’t turn a disagreement into a conflict. Compromise and find a solution that you both can live with.

Try new things together. Boredom is a relationship killer. We become easy victims of routine due to work, family, children, and other commitments. Try to make an effort to find something new to do together. This is especially important if you feel like you are drifting apart or your relationship is cooling off. This will help you reconnect and maybe learn something new about your partner.

Being there for each other. Life isn’t always perfect and there may be a time when the person you love really needs your support. You may need to give advice, comfort, or just pay attention. It is often in these cases that we are most vulnerable and feel the need to trust and seek the support of those we love. You want to be the most important person in his life, so it’s crucial to be there when needed.

Make each other happy. Do nice things and surprise your partner with things that you know will make them happy. Making others happy will also increase your own happiness. It could be as simple as writing a loving text or booking dinner at a restaurant. There are many small things that we can do on a daily basis that do not require much effort or time.

If the time you spend with your partner has more good moments than bad, your love will likely grow stronger over time. Use time wisely and in your favor. Making each other happy is the key to a lasting relationship.