Relationships aren’t easy. They require a lot of hard work and commitment from both parties. They are ever-evolving and continually need to be worked on. Things only get more complicated when you move in together and kids are involved. It is often very easy to focus on other things, like work or family, instead of your relationship. Because of this, over time, many couples lose that initial spark that ignited when they first met. While they still love and care for each other very much, the passion that was there at the beginning has slowly eroded away. But that doesn’t mean you can’t recapture it.

There are many simple things you can do to rekindle a relationship and get back to the way things were before real life interfered. To help you on this journey, this article looks at some of the reasons why a relationship can suffer and how you can turn it around into a loving and romantic coupling.

Why Do Relationships Fizzle Out?

As mentioned in the opening paragraph, relationships are hard and require commitment from both partners to succeed. After spending so much time together it is easy for the romance to die down. Couples often become greater friends than lovers. This is a natural progression of many relationships and there is nothing wrong with that. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

The spark in a relationship can fizzle out for a number of reasons. One of you may be spending more time at work or with your friends. Major life changes like the addition of children, a move to a new city, or one of you suddenly losing your job can have a big impact on the dynamic of the relationship and how you interact with each other. It is easy for one or both of you to stop putting in the work.

The good news is you can fix this, but first, you have to identify the signs of a broken relationship. Once you have done that you can begin your journey to rediscover the spark in your relationship.