Whenever a relationship begins, people strive to give the best of themselves, try to do different things, strive to surprise the other person, among other things that make all or almost all encounters unique and specials. However, as time goes by, we may stagnate in a comfort zone in the couple
But really, at what point can the couple be considered to have entered a comfort zone? And above all,how to get out of the comfort zone in a relationship ? In this PsychologyFor article, we are going to give you a series of tips to help you get out of it.
The comfort zone and how to get out of it
As time goes by, the couple becomes more solid and therefore confidence also increases, On some occasions, both parties begin to show their true selves to the partner. There is nothing wrong with doing so, on the contrary, it allows the relationship to enter another, deeper dimension. Although sometimes this can cause the couple to enter a comfort zone from which it can be difficult to get out, especially if they are not aware of it.
“I don’t want to leave my comfort zone”
It is necessary to know that the fact of being in a comfort zone in your relationship is not entirely negative as it can also mean that trust and intimacy have also increased.
However, there are certain aspects of being in this comfort zone with your partner that need to be improved to turn the relationship around, to innovate, and so that together you can continue learning more and continue surprising each other. But how do we know if we are in a comfort zone?
How do I know if my relationship is in a comfort zone?
Below I am going to mention some aspects that you can consider to know if they are in a comfort zone from which it is advisable that they leave to give that turn to the relationship.
- You feel that you have lost admiration for your partner and the same thing probably happens to her too.
- The relationship becomes increasingly monotonous and routine. They have stopped doing different things and get bored being together very often.
- You couple has stopped surprising you and you to her. That is, you feel that the “magic” of the relationship has been totally lost.
- You don’t feel like putting in the effort to propose new activities and do different things.
- When you are away from your partner, especially if it is for a long time, you are indifferent, it is enough for you to be in contact once a day for example and you don’t care if you see him or her or not.
- You feel that you have begun to lose sexual desire for your partner and she for you and you do not know how to revive the passion in your couple.
- You’ve reached the point where you have no desire to put in the effort and try to bring out the best version of yourself because you feel that your partner is always going to accept you no matter what you do.
- They have lost contact with their family and friends by focusing solely on the relationship.
How to get out of the comfort zone in a relationship?
If you have identified with some of the points mentioned above, it is recommended that you begin to put into practice some of the advice that I am going to explain to you below so that you can begin to leave the comfort zone in which you find yourself. now in your relationship.
Break the routine
It’s necessary that leave aside the monotony and start doing different things. Remember if you continue doing the same thing, you will always obtain the same results and in the end it will surely become boring, you will enjoy the moments together less and there is a risk that the relationship will cool down over time.
But how to achieve it? Propose your partner, at least once a week, to do some different activity, for example, if every weekend they stayed at home watching movies or going for a walk in the same places, now you can suggest going to practice a new sport, go to a concert, see a play, etc. The purpose is to get them out of the routine in which they are immersed. In this other article you can find more tips to be happy with your partner.
Connect with more people
If you have reached the point where you have lost contact with your family and friends and spend your time doing everything only as a couple, you need to start have a balance between one thing and another. It is not about leaving your partner aside to focus entirely on others, but it is not healthy for you to stop interacting with other people either. So if this is your case, the first thing you should do is start to regain contact with those important people in your life and give yourself some time for them as well. Another aspect that is also important is that they do not stop meeting new people and that they attend social events regularly.
Innovate in the sexual aspect
If you feel that you are losing sexual desire for your partner or he or she for you, you need to start proposing new things to get them out of the routine. This also depends on each person’s tastes and the better you know your partner, the better things you can say. An example related to this topic would be to propose to the couple to have sexual relations in different places manage to fulfill some of their sexual fantasies, perform foreplay, etc.
More ways to get out of the comfort zone
If you still don’t know how to get out of the comfort zone in a relationship, you can consult these final tips:
Try to be the best version of yourself
Trying to be the best version of yourself and striving to grow and develop personally every day is a commitment that is focused mainly on our own emotional well-being. That is, it is not about giving our best to please our partner, but rather about improving ourselves. What happens is that by doing this, our psychological and emotional well-being increases and therefore also our self-esteem and self-acceptance, which makes our partner perceive us as a person who values himself and who feels capable of achieving what he wants. that is proposed. This increases their admiration for us.
Don’t stop surprising your partner
It is advisable that couples celebrate the days considered special for both of you and give them the importance they deserve. This depends on each couple and the situations to which they give more relevance. For example, in the event that they have been assigned a day of wedding anniversary or the day they began their courtship, instead of letting it pass as “just another day,” they can put more emphasis on it and get out of the routine, doing something meaningful, like going to dinner at a place that they both like, a getaway romantic somewhere different, give something to your partner, etc. It is also important that each achievement they have, such as completing a course, being promoted, etc. celebrate it.
Show your love towards your partner
It is necessary that you do not lose the details for her, that you continue giving him your love and attention, that you show them with actions and/or words how much you care and that you do not take for granted all the time that your partner knows how much you love them and stop doing things to show them.
This article is merely informative, at PsychologyFor we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
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