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What to so when my relationship feels stagnant?

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emersynp · 23/03/2024 00:41

My partner and i have been together for just over a year and recently we've been feeling like our relationship is stagnant in a way. Like we're stuck in a limbo. We both know that we love each other and we want to fix this and be a happy like we were a few weeks ago, we just don't know what to do from here. Any advice is appreciated

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moonlidale · 23/03/2024 02:13

I feel like there may be more to why things are this way. It's natural for relationships to have their ebs and flows of energy. If you love each other and neither of you are doing anything wrong then just stick it out, you're probably both just now in a stage where you're comfortable with each other and the honeymoon phase has eased off.
If it's a big deal then have a chat, arrange to do something fun and exciting, or relax and let the wave pass.
If you can't get past it then you need to walk away.

Row23 · 23/03/2024 06:41

Have you been making an effort to do things as a couple, to continue dating rather than settling into a more comfortable routine? I know that if my husband and I are feeling a bit disconnected it’s because we’ve not spent enough time just focusing on each other and usually a date night will get us back on track easily.
Do you live together? Do you have an aim for the relationship, like you want to be living together / engaged / married by a certain time, so you know you’re both working towards the same goal? I think a year in to the relationship, especially if you’re not living together, there should still be some level of excitement to spend time together and make an effort. Not the same as at the beginning as like previously mentioned the honeymoon period is over, but I think you’d still have a desire to spend a lot of time together and excitement at the future you’ll share, which then helps it not feel stagnant.
It is normal for relationships to feel stagnant sometimes, but dates, overnight trips, intentional time together, making an effort, doing nice things for each other, honest conversations etc can all help get you back on track.

AnnaSewell · 23/03/2024 06:45

I'd go off and spend time with my friends or doing my own thing. Then there'd be more to talk about....

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