{"id":152467,"date":"2020-05-07T02:00:38","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=152467"},"modified":"2020-08-05T11:11:17","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T18:11:17","slug":"how-to-keep-love-alive-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/how-to-keep-love-alive-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Keeping the Love Alive at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ll say what we all don\u2019t want to say: how in the world are we supposed to feel the love during quarantine? Whether you\u2019ve been with your partner for quite some time or in the early stages of companionship,\u00a0safer-at-home orders<\/a> have made it difficult for us to feel the love.<\/p>\n

To help you (and us) during this odd time, we\u2019ve decided to round up some helpful tips and expert advice on how to keep your love life alive and well while at home.<\/p>\n

Talk about how you\u2019re feeling<\/strong>
\nAre you stuck in quarantine with your significant other?\u00a0During this time, don\u2019t be afraid to talk about your feelings \u2013 that includes both what bothers you and what doesn\u2019t. Creating that open dialogue with your partner and setting expectations can help you both remain sane. While you\u2019re communicating, try letting your partner know with signals that they\u2019re also safe to share their feelings.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn an interpersonal biological level, these responses and behaviors do so much more. Touch and eye gaze promote trust and intimacy by opening the flow of the hormone oxytocin, often thought of as the cuddle hormone. It\u2019s what drives the attachment between mothers and babies, where we first experience the power of love,\u201d says\u00a0Dr. Sue Mandel<\/a>, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and relationship.<\/p>\n

Designate time apart<\/strong>
\nDo you remember the days when you missed your partner terribly so and couldn\u2019t wait to reunite at the end of the long day? Designating different spaces at home can help stimulate that feeling of longing. While you\u2019re working or working out, switch up your location so you\u2019re alone. Go outside for a bit, watch your shows in the bedroom, and let them take over the living room for a little while. Doing so will make those moments in which you reunite feel a bit sweeter.<\/p>\n

Make time for togetherness<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s crucial to plan special moments for you and your partner to share together. While you may be sharing the same space, that doesn\u2019t mean you’re spending quality<\/em> time together. Plan for date nights as you would if you weren\u2019t in quarantine, like these for example:<\/p>\n