13 Unusual Ways To Rebuild The Love In Your Relationship

Kissing and cuddling aren't just preludes to sex. As noted in WebMD, couples who touch often may feel more connected. Simply holding hands or hugging throughout the day may help you and your SO feel closer.

In the midst of your busy schedules, it's important to make time to connect throughout the week. By having your own rituals, such as a shared breakfast every morning or special date night every week, you can work to strengthen your bond, according to Reader's Digest. Even watching a show together that sparks lively discussion may bring you closer.

Often times, the couple who laughs together stays together. As explained in Your Tango, sharing a moment of humor can help ease the tension in even the most strained relationship. Having a laugh is also a great way to de-escalate from a tense moment.

A sense of playfulness can enliven any partnership. According to Psych Central, couples who have fun together can easily reignite their bond. Visit an arcade or play a game where the floor is lava — whatever works for you and your SO.

Gratitude awareness is something of a trendy topic of late, and you can embrace it for your relationship. As noted by Psychology Today, couples who have gratitude for one another tend to generate a cycle of generosity in their relationship. When you're grateful for another person, you're more likely to show how much you value their presence in your life.

When was the last time you flirted with your partner? Even once you're in a committed relationship, it's smart to keep those fires stoked with some flirty banter, as noted in Good Therapy. A little innuendo never hurt.

Here's an unusual approach. According to Redbook, you can give your partner the same respect and courtesy you would afford an intriguing stranger. If this feels far-fetched, then treat your partner with the same politeness you would give a guest in your home.

Sure, there's nothing wrong with having a go-to spot for date night. But breaking out of your routine can be especially invigorating. According to Psychology Today, when you try new things together, the excitement from the novel experience can boost your happiness with the relationship. Going skydiving or taking a dance class together can keep things interesting.

It's odd but true: a sink full of dirty dishes can inspire spite like nothing else. On the flip side, working together to maintain your household can have surprising results. According to a 2016 study in the Journal of Marriage and Family, couples who split housework more evenly reported more active sex lives. Grabbing a mop may be the easiest way to reignite the spark in your relationship.

OK, this may sound cheesy, but the best relationships often make room for a bit of mushyness now and then. According to Greatist, making a list of what you like about one another can be a powerful tool for getting out of a negativity rut. It's also a great confidence booster for you both.

There's nothing like a good sweat session to bring you and your partner together. And as explained in Psychology Today, couples who work out together may experience better communication skills, perhaps thanks in part to the brain-boosting effects of exercise. What's more, it's usually easy to talk about almost anything when your endorphins are pumping.

Rebuilding trust and love doesn't have to rely on huge gestures. In fact, simply calling when you say you'll call and following up with other promises is a simple way to reestablish affection, according to the Huffington Post. Such stability is crucial for a loving relationship.

Sure, you and your SO want to work through whatever has caused you to drift apart, so you don't want to revisit the bad parts of the past. But it can be helpful to remember why you fell in love in the first place by recreating experiences similar to your first dates, as noted in Lifescript. Visiting the same types of restaurants you used to enjoy, as well as indulging in other early-relationship activities, may bring you closer together and reignite the love.