More Comfort & Joy in your relationship

Try these five simple tips for bringing more comfort and joy into your relationship:

#1: Take a moment to hug: A warm hug is an amazing source of comfort. Practice giving each other a hug when you first wake up in the morning. Hug again before you go to sleep. Make hugging a simple comfort ritual in your relationship.

#2: Practice listening and being listened to: Being listened to is a great source of comfort. In a calm and peaceful way, let your partner know that you need him to listen: not to solve your problem, or to give you advice, or fix the situation.

#3: Enjoy each other’s company: Pleasure and fun is important in a busy life. Set aside a time each week to enjoy each other’s company. Dance in the living room after the kids go to bed, make Thursdays your night to watch a movie together, listen to music you both like and relax in front of the fireplace.

#4: Practice gratitude: Become more conscious of all the little things your partner does for you. Begin saying ‘thank you’ and see how it will come back to you.

#5 Ask for comfort: Do you want a bouquet of flowers, a new hairbrush, or perhaps just more time together? Communicate your needs, and also ask your partner what he or she needs from you.

Bring mindfulness and attention to cultivating more comfort and joy in your relationship. It’s worth it!