It can be fun to recreate the first date and celebrate special moments like anniversaries or milestones together.
Here are ways to keep the new relationship energy going through all stages of dating
We all know and want the height of new love. It is generally said that the initial phase of a relationship is the best. In many cases, this is true, but the age-old question is, how does one make it last?
‘Dopamine dating’, a new term coined by popular dating apps, encourages people to explore and maintain the high and excitement typically experienced as a relationship progresses. It’s all about taking the time and effort to find interesting and creative ways to keep your dopamine high through the various stages in a relationship.
Samarpita Samaddar, India Communications Director, Bumble shared, “We can get wrapped up in our regular, mundane routines and the spark that lit up when we initially met someone can wane a bit. So how do we keep up with the heights of new love? It can be fun to recreate the first date and celebrate special moments like anniversaries or milestones together! Besides, communication never goes out of style in a relationship! Do not stop dating each other even after years!
According to Bumble relationship expert Shahzeen Shivdasani, if you want to master dopamine dating, here are some things you can do at different stages of your relationship.
End of the so-called honeymoon period (still early stage):
- maintain personality
It is very easy to get swept up in the romance of a new relationship. However, maintaining your individuality is what keeps a relationship exhilarating. Make time for your hobbies, friends and family. When you go out and do things without each other you will have more to share thereby stimulating your level of mental and emotional intimacy. - playful funny joke
Be playful Funny jokes keep your conversation interesting. While we may actively do this in the first few months of dating, sometimes it subsides once a commitment is made. It is a powerful tool to keep the enthusiasm alive.
falling in love every day (over two years)
- don’t take each other for granted
Take the time to express gratitude and appreciate your partner. You can do this by remembering to thank your partner when they do something for you, even if it’s just helping you with the groceries. Paying attention to the little things also counts, being affectionate and reminding them how much you love them. - don’t be afraid to slow down
If you want the energy of your new relationship to last, don’t be too quick to settle into a routine. Surprise your partner with love notes, small gestures, or by planning an impromptu date or game/movie night. So don’t be afraid to go slow. If it’s meant to last, you don’t need to rush into things right away. Surprise can keep the mystery alive. - prioritize intimacy
Emotional, intellectual and physical intimacy always remains an important part of any relationship. After dating someone for two or more years, some of it can start to take a back seat. Make sure you and your partner have a genuine and open conversation about your needs and desires for intimacy.
Sealing the Deal (Engagement/Living-in):
- take time together
The excitement of having things to look forward to can be a dopamine-booster. When you’ve been with someone for a long time, you get into a routine of things, and at times, it can feel monotonous. Taking a break from your routine life and exploring a new place together can bring a sense of adventure. - keep doing new things together
Trying new things together that you haven’t done before can foster intimacy and bring the excitement back into the relationship.
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