62: Dessert First-How to Make Your Relationship Fun Again

Ellen Dorian discusses the importance of enjoying time with your partner and offers strategies to bring fun and playfulness back into relationships, especially for busy professionals.Part 1: Rediscovering Joy in Relationships- Ellen emphasizes the significance of simply enjoying being together- Introduces the concept of "affinity" from her relationship hierarchy of needs- Encourages listeners to reflect on their favorite activities with their partner- Addresses the challenge of relationships on autopilot due to busy lifestylesPart 2: Strategies for Rekindling Fun- Suggests recreating childhood summer memories as a date idea- Shares personal examples of fun childhood activities- Recommends asking partners about their favorite childhood memories- Introduces the concept of "bids for connection" and their importancePart 3: Overcoming Relationship Challenges- Addresses concerns for relationships in serious trouble- Introduces the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard quiz- Explains how to use childhood favorites as "bids for connection"- Emphasizes the power of small, consistent gestures in building strong relationshipsKey Takeaways:- Prioritize pleasure and enjoyment in your relationship- Use childhood memories to create fun, playful experiences with your partner- Small, consistent gestures are more effective than grand, infrequent gestures- Taking initiative to improve your relationship can lead to positive changesCall to Action:Take the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard quiz at makemoreloveShowQuiz.com and schedule a free one-on-one call with Ellen to review your results and create an action plan.Closing Thoughts:Relationships require active effort to maintain and improve. Incorporating playfulness and fun can reignite the enjoyment that brought you together initially.Support & Resources:Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call.All links can be found below."Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in the world is for you to Make More Love in Your Life and with Your Wife.'" - Ellen DorianDisclaimer:The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for the guidance of a qualified mental health or medical professional.Make More Love Show Website: www.makemorelove.showParent Company - The Passionate Partners Project: www.passionatepartnersproject.comJoin Our Passionate Partners Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105Contact Me Directly: Email: [email protected] direct message me via social media:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dorian.7/LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendorian/Take the free Relationship Dynamics Quiz: http://makemorelove.show/quizSet up a Free Relationship Reset Call with me:http://relationshipresetcall.com