5 Moves to Keep Your Relationship Thriving!

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You think everything is going great in your relationship? That’s terrific, but sustaining that should not be taken for granted! There are some things you should do to keep the passion pumping. Try starting with these five ideas.

Book a stay at a B&B
B&B’s scream romance! Think about it, chocolates placed on your pillows, your own Jacuzzi, a toasty fireplace and lounging in your very own fluffy, white robe! The two of you will come home refreshed, recharged and excited about being together. But Gregg, B&B’s don’t have these amenities, they have shared bathrooms, no Jacuzzis and few have fireplaces. Wrong! I know of one and I even made a deal for you!

My sister, Cheryl, owns an unbelievable (rated in the top 25 in the country) B & B called The Berry Manor Inn in Rockland, Maine. I asked her to give us a coupon for 10% off – albeit, I will pay dearly for this request, but this is my problem.

Here’s the deal:
Berry Manor Inn has been named one of the top B & B’s in the U.S. by TripAdvisor and one of Maine’s most romantic inns. Book a king in the carriage house and enjoy an oversized whirlpool tub for two and a custom 2 person walk-in body jet shower. Book a two night stay before 6/30/2015 at the Berry Manor Inn in Rockland, Maine. Use code “Couples10” for a 10% discount.
And you thought I was kidding!

Seek counseling
Yes, sit down with a pro before things start to get ugly! I never understand why people wait until it’s too late! Go while things are great! That’s like weighing 400 lbs. and deciding to go on a diet. No! Tackle the problem when you are 5-10 lbs. overweight. Nip things in the bud, long before any issues arise. This doesn’t need to be torture, and it doesn’t need to be with a marriage counselor. Your pastor or a dating/relationship pro are excellent alternatives. The latter can make things fun and give you some great exercises.

Play a sex game
This is fun! Stay in on a Saturday night and play a sex game. Have a few cocktails, make a nice dinner together and go to it. The game will direct you to do things that you have secretly wanted to do but were to “embarrassed” to admit – it’s exciting and it could make things steamier in the bedroom. Naked Twister anyone?

Have sex in an elevator
Ok, these days they have cameras mounted in the corners (I learned that one the hard way) so maybe that’s not too smart but you get the idea. Mix it up and move it outside of the bedroom. Maybe in your car or at cheap motel or even on top of the washer during the spin cycle. I got away with it on Jet Blue!

Couples date with a catch
I like this one. Think of that time when you went out and some couple was all over each other. It was annoying and yet, deep down, you wished it was you. This time, make it you! Go out with another couple (or couples). Go for dinner, dancing or comedy, but here’s the catch - agree beforehand to be the most lovey dovey couple of the group! Not only that, but agree that you must be the most lovey dovey couple at the venue. It’s fun and silly and your friends will laugh and wish that they were as much in love as you are.

Try these 5 things to keep your relationship thriving and you guys will be good to go for another 3 years!