Routine, work, daily commitments are often stressful and remove the desire to interact with the partner, emotionally or in intimacy. As much as we hate to admit it, there is something called the "7-year curse", which affects most couples after 7 years together, when the enthusiasm starts to fade. In fact, something like this can happen after a few months, years or decades, relationships have moments of crisis. Don't panic though. Here's what you should do
Is marriage really the problem?
If you feel ready to give up on your relationship as you approach year 7 because you think it's boring and dormant, take a look at your life in general: is it your relationship that's boring, or your whole life? People can transfer feelings of boredom and lack of enthusiasm to their partner, when it may not be their cause at all.
Why are you grateful for your partner?
Do you feel lucky to have each other in your life? Talk to the other person, however difficult it may be, you should find the root of the problem together. Think about what you are grateful for about it.
The honeymoon doesn't last forever
People who are constantly looking for new thrills and loves every time they encounter a relationship problem are incapable of maintaining lasting relationships. This is the challenge of long-term relationships and marriages. You have to embrace the reality and accept the fact that the relationship can fall into routine, that it does not have the heat of the honeymoon, but there is something more important and that is security, friendship and commitment.
Common interests
Do something he/she likes but you don't. Set one day a week and make it happier, it will help you get closer together.
The perfect relationship does not exist
Fairy tales are perfect, but only so, and they bear little resemblance to reality.
Don't stop talking or touching
If you don't speak up and if you don't act you're in trouble. Sex is fun and can reduce tensions between the two.
Sources: Very Well Mind, Women's Health
