The end goal for anyone dating is to secure themselves within a long term relationship. After all, we all need a little love in our lives.

The only downside to a long term relationship, is that sometimes it can feel a little on the safe side. This can lead to breakdowns or perhaps even infidelity. So, with this in mind, plenty of couples want to make sure that they keep the spark alive in their relationship. Whether they have been together 10  years or 10 months.

To help, we have put together some of the simplest and best ways that you can keep that spark brightly lit, and keep your relationship going strong!

Always talk things through

Even the best relationships have some niggles and fights. After all, spending all your time together is likely to cause some friction at times. The key to keeping things on the right track is to talk things through when they are on your mind. Bottling things up and not letting your partner know that they have annoyed, no matter how petty, could end up leading to a massive argument.

Try and keep yourself happy

We all have bad days, that is just a fact of life. But being annoyed about something can have an impact on those around you. Try not to let your bad mood rub off on your partner by sorting yourself out. If that isn’t possible, maybe it is a good idea to warn them that you are in a bad mood and then they can decide whether to steer clear.

Have some time for yourself

When you are part of a couple, then you may want to spend plenty of your time together, which is great. However, this isn’t always the most healthy way to approach your relationship. You should always have time for yourself as an individual. Whether this is hanging out with friends, family or perhaps a hobby, it makes sure that you have a sense of yourself outside of the relationship. If for no other reason than it will make reuniting all the sweeter!

Be romantic

It sounds obvious, but so many of us forget the importance of romance, particularly as a relationship progresses. Try to remain romantic showing your partner just how special they are to you and your relationship is definitely sure to stand the test of time. This can be hard if you have kids that you need to take care of, which means that you may need to plan in your date nights, rather than be spontaneous. But this won’t take away from all the joy of being able to show them just how special they are to you. Heck, you can also organise a night of simulating sex with no strings, just to have a really good time with your partner whilst pretending it is something a bit naughtier…

These are some of the ways that you can look after your relationship and make sure that your spark is firmly lit. No matter what life may throw at you both to try and put it out.