They have been together for four years and a half already. However, technically speaking, they loved each other for more than that. They have spent a blissful relationship, almost five fruitful years shared together, filling each other’s life with love and inspiration. They are contented with each other, they could not ask for more because they are so blessed with their relationship, and their love is unconditional — well, that’s what other people thought.
Yes, that’s what OTHER PEOPLE thought. People, couples and singles alike, admire them for having a relationship very well-kept and taken care of. They often ask WHAT IS THEIR SECRET, for their bond stood the test of time with flying colors.
Little did others know that the couple are internally struggling, for the relationship that is widely coveted was not real. Yes, they are a couple for almost five years, that is a fact. But you see, the oh-so-happy-and-blessed-couple is just like a character in a movie that they were trying oh-so-hard to portray. When the lights are turned off and the camera stopped rolling, when the audience have all gone and they’re on their own together, the real score between the couple resurfaces. To both of them, and only both of them, their affinity with each other is barely there, hanging on by a single thread.
What went wrong? A question even both of them could not dare to answer, nor to even think of the answer. But as a keen observer, I think I know what went wrong…
They have been together for a long time now, and so they fell completely comfortable being around each other. I’m not saying that it’s wide of the mark to be comfortable with each other, it’s just that they fell deeply comfortable with each other to the point that they lose the enthusiasm and intimacy. The sparks are gone, which for me is as good as a suicidal sign in a relationship.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that they do not love each other anymore. Probably, their relationship just sort of became boring because they forgot to value the little details in their life as a couple. Quality time has been compromised. They became too busy with material things that they overlooked the wonderful feeling of being in-love such as the warmth and beauty of sunshine rays falling onto their faces in the morning, the sweet moment of being cuddled in a movie house while watching a feel-good movie, and many more. For them, it became a plain ”waking up in the morning” and “watching a movie” thing.
Remember, the small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse’s friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy.