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my relationship rules. You have to cook with me and you have to poop in the bathroom. No throwing. Other than that I am pretty easy.
Cut one another’s nails. Learn how to give a basic manicure and facial. Take a shower with your partner and shampoo their hair. These are all loving things that strengthen and return you to early love. It doesn’t matter if you are a man or woman. Give and receive mani/pedis and facials but take it easy with the facials. You don’t want to show your love by burning your partners face with some crazy potion. Get a lesson on youTube. Clean and moisturize only. No acids or home made laser beams.
Whatever you choose to do, makle a big deal out of it. Show appreciation when you are on the receiving end of the “service.” Share love and joy over the intention of taking care of one another.
Listen To A Type of Music You Have Never Listened To Together or Listen to The Horrible Music Your Partner Listens To
Music is a very personal preference. It affects people deeply. It is also a great potential source of conversation. I notice that in the early phase of love people are willing to listen to their partner’s music even if it is outside their preference. When relationships mature and partners do not try as much, they say:
“I can’t stand that crap you are listening to.”
And then when the conversation goes downhill, the monkey-ness takes over and guess what they throw at you?
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