New relationships seem so exciting . . . and they appear to be full of promise. That's one reason why some people spend so much time starting relationships, but not continuing them.

The real problem is often not knowing what to do after the infatuation stage comes to an end. This brief article will offer some helpful tips for building great relationships, well beyond the initial honeymoon phase.

Tips For Finding Great Joy In Your Enduring Relationship

First, rejoice that your relationship has made it through the honeymoon stage. Many never get this far! A brand new relationship can be exciting, but it can be just as exciting to watch your relationship grow and settle into a more mature phase......


A quiet sense of excitement will replace the heady perfume and glitter of a brand new relationship . . . a quiet sense of excitement that becomes far more reliable and satisfying over time.

Second, resist the urge to go out and find another relationship that will excite the senses (for as long as it is in the infatuation phase). You may be leaving behind a perfectly good relationship because you are anxious about how to move into a steady and committed relationship. Face your fear and find the strength to stay with your relationship.

Third, find ways to make your ongoing relationship exciting, and keep it fresh and new. All you have to do to keep your relationship interesting is to keep reinventing it. Every day bring excitement and enthusiasm to the relationship. Guard against falling into rigid patterns or a rut.

Ruts are like potholes. If they are deep enough, they can wreck your relationship.

How can you keep your relationship fresh and new?

Try this very simple but useful formula:

A) Do new things together,

B) Find new ways of having fun,

C) Go to new and interesting places together.

Four, deal with any problems or issues that act as a barrier to a good relationship. Avoid procrastination. Deal with it now and get rid of it. Act to prevent problems. Eradicate that which may seep emotional toxins into your relationship.

Five, don't despair if your relationship seems to be getting old, predictable or commonplace. Simply contribute more to your relationship, put new life into it and get closer to your partner . . . and your relationship won't seem so predictable, boring or old hat.

Here's another tip: try taking interesting vacations every few months. You'll find these excursions to be wonderful opportunities for getting closer to your partner, if you keep your focus on having fun and doing things together.

Six, avoid giving in to negative or pessimistic thoughts. If you think your relationship is going to crash, it probably will. Replace fear-based negative thoughts and expectations with "we can do this" thoughts.

Seven, improve your friendship. When you and your partner are best friends, who get closer to each other as time goes by, your relationship won't become dull. When you put the friendship first, your relationship will be more rewarding. Having a best friend and romantic partner in the same person is one of life's greatest pleasures.

It's truly the quality of your friendship that can keep your relationship from getting old.

As time goes by, use surprise and change to constantly remake your relationship and keep it stimulating. Rely on your own ingenuity. Be creative with your love life.

On that subject, avoid the ruts. Keep experimenting. Make your relationship zig where it used to zag. Don't allow your sex life to become old hat.

Above all, please do not expect your relationship to run on auto-pilot. Cultivate the habit of cultivating your relationship, just like a garden. Get busy and be creative. Be thoughtful and considerate, and find small ways of pleasing or surprising your partner.

Nothing lasts forever . . . never forget how short life is -- always make the most of your time together.

By constantly renewing and sustaining your relationship, you'll keep it going strong. You'll be glad you stayed with your relationship . . . a great relationship in the making!

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Richard Hamon is a professional therapist, consultant and coach with over 25 years of experience. Richard helps people to enjoy truly extraordinary relationships and find exceptional success in all areas of their lives.

Richard has written a unique eBook, The Ultimate Relationship Solution: Relationship Success Secrets Revealed by A Remarkable Near Death Experience. The eBook tells about an actual Near Death Experience the author had in 2003, which transformed his life and led to a series of secrets, insights and revelations about building life-changing relationships.

You can find the eBook at: http://ultimate-relationship-solution.com

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