7 Ways to Align With Your Partner

There’s something really special about finding another person in the world that you’d like to spend your days with. The universe brought you together, and your souls connected.

Just like with any relationship, though, when life takes over, it’s often the people we love the most that we take for granted or fall out of sync with. In these moments, it’s most important to be present in your relationship, and ensure that you’re keeping open communication with one another. Even the smallest gestures can go to great lengths.

Here’s 7 ways to align with your partner to help you find more presence in your relationship.

1. Spend time together, unplugged. Take a short walk together without your phones, or make dinnertime device free. This will allow you to connect and listen without any outside distractions.

2. Go to yoga together. This one’s our favorite! Studies show that couples that participate in a physical activity together feel more satisfied with their relationships, and feel more in love with their partner. Plus you’ll both be buzzing with that post-yoga glow afterwards.

3. Write love notes to each other even when you’re in the same place. When you actively think about things you love about your partner, or things they do that you’re grateful for, these little things become more top of mind for you. Plus, it will make your partner feel amazing to know how appreciated they are. 

4. Ask, “How was your day?” every day, and then really listen. Don’t let this question be a formality – take the time to reconnect about each other’s days, and really listen to the answer.

5. Pause and breathe before reacting. Separate yourself from the issue at hand with a moment and a breath, and you may find more clarity about how to act next in a constructive manner.

6. Go to bed at the same time. Don’t miss out on tucking-in in solidarity – it builds physical and emotional intimacy to stay on the same schedule together.

7. Communicate your feelings. When issues build up, it’s easy to harbor some resentment for your significant other. Keep the flow of conversation moving. Your partner can’t fix anything that they aren’t aware that they’re doing.