{"id":298,"date":"2014-03-19T11:22:49","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T11:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/?p=298"},"modified":"2016-05-11T14:02:17","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T14:02:17","slug":"ways-to-make-your-relationship-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/ways-to-make-your-relationship-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways To Make Your Relationship Work\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring is often the time for new things. But that doesn\u2019t mean that you have to\u00a0 ditch your relationship and start afresh. If you\u2019re stuck in the doldrums with your new man then don\u2019t fear\u2026here are a few ways to make your relationship work.<\/p>\n

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#1 Always put yourself first.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t assume that by spending time bettering and looking after number one that you\u2019re selfish. When you develop your own interests (cooking, learning a foreign language), you have more to teach the other person and your bond will improve as you\u2019re adding new layers.<\/p>\n

#2 Go to bed angry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research conducted at the University of California, San Diego<\/a>, found that people often solve ongoing problems during REM. So shun the old advice of never letting the sunset on an argument, have a good nights sleep and make up in the morning when you\u2019ve had chance to process it.<\/p>\n

#3 Stay off facebook<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re one of those couples who turn to facebook every time that you\u2019ve had a fight with your man then stop. Same goes for posting too much information posts. The sign of a healthy relationship is no sign of it on facebook, or at least not the gory details.<\/p>\n

#4 Avoid Toxic Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your often hang around with other couples who fight a lot then you may wish to avoid them as much as possible. Research from Brown University says if your close friends split up, you are very likely to do so as well.<\/p>\n

#5 Indulge in more quickies<\/strong><\/p>\n

So it may not sound like the most romantic notion but short bursts of passion keep you bonded because they release dopamine and oxytocin, two chemicals that trigger loving feeling<\/p>\n

#6 When you leave work, leave\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t take your work home from you, we know its difficult when you\u2019re carrying your office in your pocket but bringing work home can place huge amounts of stress on couples. Set a time limit for work, then unwind together before bed.<\/p>\n

#7 Source what causes tension and then outsource it<\/strong><\/p>\n

Often row about doing the dishes? Or who does the hoovering? Well rather than spending valuable energy getting pent up, simply hire a cleaning service. The time you save rowing will be perfect for doing something fun.<\/p>\n

#8 Learn how to manage your cash<\/strong><\/p>\n

Money is one of the most reported reasons for rows between couples. It\u2019s often not about how little money a person has but how they manage it. Airing your finances regularly will sync you two for the long haul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spring is often the time for new things. But that doesn\u2019t mean that you have to\u00a0 ditch your relationship and start afresh. If you\u2019re stuck in the doldrums with your new man then don\u2019t fear\u2026here are a few ways to make your relationship work. #1 Always put yourself first. 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