anchor.diff:  The best way to develop positive patterns in a relationship is to develop them first with yourself. Don’t be so critical of yourself, and you’ll set a good example for your relationship.
   . Express gratitude for the little things, and for specific things. 
   Big gestures are great, but it’s great to recognize the little things your partner does that make you feel happy and loved, too.
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   . Date like you dated in high school.
   Ask each other out. Get excited. Take forever to get ready. Make out. Repeat.
   . Be present. 
  
positive.code: In addition to setting life goals, set relationship goals. For example: We aim to spend more time together outside rather than in front of the TV.
  . Take responsibility for your own happiness
  Love is grand, but at the end of the day the only person we can hold accountable for our happiness is ourselves. Do volunteer work, exercise, host dinner parties—find what satisfies you, and go from there.
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  . Learn each other’s conflict habits.
  Make an effort to understand you and your partner’s conflict habits so you can break bad patterns and find a middle ground that’s productive and respectful.
  . Define love. 
  
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  :published_at: 2017-07-21
  :hp-tags: tips, relationship
  :hp-alt-title: 102 Tips To Improve Your Relationship
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