“Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?” or what about: “I should call you Google; you’re everything I’m looking for!” Ha – okay, a bit corny, but when was the last time you dropped a pick-up line? Come on, do it!
One of the most exciting things about a new relationship is that initial spark, right? You can barely keep your hands off each other! Remember those butterflies when you’re eyes first met? But, as time goes by, sometimes those intense, sexual feelings go from strong flames to dying embers!
According to Dr. Laura Berman, relationship therapist and sex educator on the Oprah Winfrey Network, there is no such thing as a “sexparation” date. We never stop needing intimacy or potential sexual connection as we age any more than we stop needing oxygen, food and water. As for that myth that sex and intimacy become less important as we get older – that’s why they call it a myth! Translation: It doesn’t mean your relationship is over when the honeymoon is over.
Truth is relationships in every age group have their own challenges and these challenges will intensify over time. In their thirties couples have added stress and responsibilities of homes, careers and kids. All of this could very easily lead a couple to neglect their sexuality and forget that they’re lovers first and parents second. The forties are known for the “mid-life-crisis’” as couples often seek to regain their youth and prove to themselves that they’ve “still got it”. And for the fifties, well this is the time when you know yourself and what brings you pleasure, but sadly, this is often the time to let it slide.
Sure, your relationship will change over time and one of the most significant challenges of a long-term relationship has got to be keeping the fires burning. So, what if there was a way to embrace this new phase in your relationship?
Remember, the need for romance and communication remain the same no matter how long you’re hitched. A happy relationship = a happy life!
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