Verywell / Laura Porter
Every couple needs quality time together in order for the relationship to grow and develop.
It’s also not based on activities.
Quality time is all about how you spend the time that you have together.
Verywell / Laura Porter
No matter what you are doing, if you are attentive and focused, your partner will feel loved.
It’s all about expressing your love and affection with your undivided attention.
And, when you do that, it touches their heart in a way that really matters.
They feel important, loved, and speciallike you were intentional in setting aside time just for them.
Unfortunately, thanks to technology, quality time with our partners is becoming more and more scarce.
Even when we are together, we are someplace elseusually in cyberspace or deep in our own thoughts.
With time and effort though, you will be doing these things for your partner without a second thought.
It also communicates that you care about what they have to say.
Instead, most people think about their own thoughts and opinions more than they think about their partner’s.
They are looking forempathyand compassion and don’t always want to have their situations fixed.
Remember, it’s not about the quantity of time you spend together, but rather the quality.
Instead of settling for the “same old, same old,” try making plans.
Taking steps to initiate quality time will mean a lot to your partner.
Plus, the anticipation of spending time together will really speak love to them.
It doesn’t matter what you do, just plan something different.
Develop a Routine
Look for small ways to connect with your partner on a daily basis.
For instance, you could pray or meditate together every morning or read the Sunday funnies together each week.
Finding a small way to regularly connect will help your quality time partner feel fulfilled and appreciated.
Plus, it’s something you’re able to both look forward to doing together.
To them, life is about being in the moment more than it is about what you are doing.
It’s also about prioritizing the people you love over everything else.
Get Creative
Everyone has days when their to-do list is a mile long.
Rather than run all your errands by yourself, invite your quality time partner to come along.
Even though you are doing something mundane and boring, you might sneak in some quality time.
For instance, turn off the radio and talk to one another.
Ask how your partner’s life is going and what is stressing them out right now.
But you will eventually get the hang of it.
The key is to avoid a few of these common mistakes.
