Spring Cleaning For Your Life [part 2 / 3]

This is part two in a three-part series on tidying up your inner world: your beliefs, practices, and personal habits.  [Click here to read part one.] I call it: spring cleaning for your life! Today's spring cleaning checklist is for couples. Whether you're in a new-ish relationship, or in a long-time, committed partnership, this checklist can add a little more sparkle and sweet connection to your relationship. PART TWO: CHECKLIST FOR COUPLES Goals and life direction. [  ]  Spend some time talking openly about your goals and life direction. Take turns answering questions like, "Where do you see yourself in one year? Five years? Ten?" and "What are your most important priorities and goals right now? How can I support you?" and "Do you have any fears right now? Like what?" Listen as the other person is speaking. Try to avoid assuming that you "already know" everything about your partner. (You might be surprised!) Sex and intimacy. [  ]  Designate a special day on your calendar to be a "no sex" day. On this day, you are not allowed to have sex until a specific time (say, 9pm). Use this day to tease, flirt, send saucy text messages, kiss, hug, and build up anticipation and excitement, just like back when you first met! [  ]  Experiment with a "fifteen second kiss." The moment you (or your partner) walks through the door after being away, lock lips for fifteen seconds. (Many couples say this daily ritual helps to create a feeling of deep connection after being ap...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news