If you’re one of the many people out there to try free online dating and ended up with a great partner from the process, then congratulations are in order. Welcome to the club going millions-strong! But as anyone in a relationship can attest, simply meeting someone great is never enough. Maintaining a happy and healthy relationship is actually a lot harder than anyone thinks until they’re involved in a serious long term relationship.
Some couples literally split at the first sign of trouble. Others try to ride out the storm, only to find that there’s no clearing on the horizon. And some couples stay together regardless of the fighting and disagreements, and end up escalating into something that’s not good for anyone.
Don’t let other couples throw you off track, though. Using free online dating has worked out for you, so let’s keep it working by going over some tips you can use to make sure you stay as happy as you can be in your relationship.
1: Fair fights are a must
Look, you’re going to fight if you’re in a relationship. You’re separate people; you’re not Borg. So when you have a disagreement, try to keep it as civil as possible. You can actually still “fight” without insulting your mate, accusing them of something, cursing and screaming at them, etc. Take a deep breath and, if you can’t stop fighting altogether, at least be respectful. These types of fights are easy to come out of.
2: Look to seize the day in the romance department
If you’ve been together for a while, then those new and exciting days fresh off the free online dating shelf are long gone. Once you’ve been involved for a while and day-to-day life and busy schedules start to take over, it’s important that you jump on opportunities for romance. And this isn’t only about sex. Hold your mate’s hand, give a long, slow kiss, hold them tightly and whisper those sweet nothings, etc, whenever you find the time.
3: No holding out
Okay, this one is about sex and sex only. Unless you’re physically unable to perform, then having sex with your partner instead of giving some lame excuse is what you should be doing. If you find you don’t like sex and don’t want to be intimate with this person, then what are you doing together in the first place? You don’t need a regular schedule here, but keeping your love life active is a great way to maintain a happy relationship.