It’s easy to become complacent in a long-term relationship. If you need a little help keeping the romance alive, follow this rule to keep regular dates.
For lots of people, the best way to keep a relationship thriving is “never stop dating.” Redditor ckernan2 came up with a great rule to keep himself in check:
On our wedding night, I told my wife that we now had a 2/2/2 rule. It goes like this:
- Every 2 weeks, we go out for the evening.
- Every 2 months, we go out for the weekend.
- Every 2 years, we go out for a week.
We’ve stuck to it, and it really has made things awesome. We got married in August and people still ask how long our honeymoon phase will last. I think it’ll last as long as we stick to our 2’s.
Of course you don’t have to be militant about it, and you can even adjust the numbers to fit your lifestyle better. But the basic guideline is good to keep in the back of your mind. If it’s been a month since you two had a proper date (and you both enjoy going out), it might be time to play catch-up.
Check out the link below for the full thread over at Reddit—it has quite a few relationship tips that’ll keep you both happy.
What’s the Best Relationship Advice You Have Ever Heard? | Reddit
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Never Stop Dating Your Significant Other with the 2-2-2 Rule