It may sound simple, but do you know that it’s important to have fun together for a happy relationship? If you look back at the beginning of your relationship, you may remember having fun – – date nights, movies, dinners, hours of talking, holding hands, and on and on.
There was laughing and time spent together, just the two of you, no distractions, no demands, just fun. There was a reason you fell in love and got married. Do you remember those times?
Relationships and Life Responsibilities
Children, finances, responsibilities and varying conflicts are a part of a many couple’s lives. But these aspects can’t take center stage all the while maintaining a healthy and happy relationship. You need to have fun together, too!
Making time together for fun and happiness in your relationship will help you to see your spouse / partner in a new way. When you have fun together, not only will you have a happy relationship, but you may see your partner like you did all those years ago when you were dating.
When we laugh and play as a couple, we get to see our spouse as a unique individual. We remove the filter of life and see a person – – not a mom/dad, employee, husband/wife, housekeeper, cook or caretaker. We can see someone who is funny, intelligent, makes us laugh, and sparks interest within us.
If you have fun together with your partner, do you feel happy in your relationship? If you don’t have fun with your partner, do you feel happy in your relationship? If you haven’t been having fun with your partner, it may not be too late to start. Wouldn’t it be great to laugh again with him/her?
Fun Activities Together for a Happy Relationship
Any activity that is done together and enjoyed by both partners will enhance the happiness of your relationship. The activity should be done regularly to maintain closeness in your relationship. When a couple spends time together without the interruptions or distractions of others, it helps promote healthy communication.
Any activity where you both have fun (with limited competition as we want to improve healthy communication without arguing) works. Shared hobbies, building a project together, board games/card games, walking, and going out for dinner or coffee are all great options. You can get as simple or as fancy as you like, as long as you can regularly maintain the fun.
You don’t want to save for 1 week’s vacation where you reconnect and then the rest of the year you barely speak because you’re too busy working and “doing” life. Every couple needs to carve out time for fun together to maintain/reenergize a happy, healthy relationship.
Therapy for Couples in Washington, PA and Canonsburg, PA
If you feel too conflicted in your relationship to go out on a date or to laugh/have fun with your partner, this may be the time to consider couples counseling / couples therapy.
Couples counseling isn’t just for married couples. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or in a relationship, counseling can help you find ways to resolve conflict and help you feel closer to your partner again.
Learning better ways to communicate is always effective. And marriage/couples counseling is a great place to start. If you feel conflicted in your relationship, or would like to get to know us a little better, please call (724) 503-6670 or email us at admin@inthenowcounseling.org.
