How Routines Can Improve Your Relationships

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The idea of having a routine in your relationship can sound boring. However, developing a routine doesn’t mean that complacency has arrived and your relationship is doomed.

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Increased stability

While spontaneity can be exciting, the flipside can be stressful unpredictability. Routines are comforting because they provide stability and familiarity

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Stronger bond

As you and your partner fall into a routine, you can adjust it so that it works for both of you and accommodates both your preferences.

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This learning process can help strengthen your bond and improve your relationship.

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More meaningful quality time

Routines can help you and your partner spend time together while engaging in activities both of you enjoy

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Greater commitment

– Scheduling creates a deliberate commitment to consciously show up for your partner and the relationship, says de Llano.

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Carries a lot of debt

Having debt is very common. Not all debt is bad. But you should look at how your significant other acquired their debt. Do they have bad spending habits

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Also, is there a plan to address the debt? What is their attitude towards money

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Does not respect your boundaries

If your significant other is often late and keeps you waiting or has no respect for the personal rules you’ve put in place, it can show a lack of care and concern for your feelings.

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Constantly hides information

“If your partner is consistently hiding things or avoiding sharing details about their life, it could be a yellow flag,

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