Being in a relationship can be overwhelming at times. One may experience a gamut of emotions, ranging from extremely uplifting to feeling completely neglected. A relationship can never be perfect. There will always be flaws that you will have to overcome or work on. The process of growing and learning continues even after years of being in a stable relationship. Most significant of all the factors in a close relationship is an emotional bond. A relationship can be challenging if couples are not emotionally connected. If you are not connected with your partner emotionally, it can create distance and unnecessary drama.
Here are 5 activities that can help couples grow emotionally:
Penning letters
One of the most creative activities to emotionally grow would be to write a letter to each other. This activity would help to bring out your true emotions, work on your weaknesses, and open up about your hidden scars without hesitation. It would help you to get closer to each other.
Long nature walksTaking long walks in nature without any phones or distractions can give you the space, place, and time to communicate with each other; you can share your experiences. You can share your feelings and emotions to bond and connect emotionally.
Listen to each other
Apart from opening up to each other, it's also important to be a good listener. Listen to your partner's motivations, their perspective and try to understand them better. You should make them feel safe and secure as they share different incidents from their life that shaped them. It will help you understand each other and connect more deeply.
Journal togetherJournaling can be very helpful. You can write your emotions and perspective in it, tell what you are grateful for, share your cherished memories, and help you grow intellectually and as a person. This will also be something to look back at as you achieve newer milestones in your relationship.
Book swapSwapping books is a creative way to bond together. Your favorite book tells a lot about your likes, dislikes, and personality. Reading each other’s favorite books can help you connect intellectually and emotionally. If your partner reads self-help books and you read fictional books, then you both can understand each other’s mindset and fantasies better.
