UNIQUE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR SPOUSE FEEL SPECIAL

No matter how long you and your partner have been together, it's important that you find as many ways as possible to keep your romance sparked. After all, you deserve to wake up next to each other every day feeling as warm and excited as you did on the day that you met. 

However, keeping the spark alive is sometimes easier said than done. This is not due to a lack of caring from either party, but rather due to the fact that it's easy to get sidelined by the chaos of everyday life. After all, when you’re embracing parenthood, navigating workplace challenges, and keeping on top of bills, it often feels as though there’s not enough time in the day to do anything else. 

With that in mind, here are some simple (yet effective) ways you can make your partner feel special:

• Treat them to a unique and thoughtful gift. Buying gifts is not the only way to make your partner feel like you value them, but it is effective, especially if you opt for something unique. This is because it shows them that you know them inside and out, and have put time and effort into selecting their present as opposed to buying the first thing you see in the store. This also gives you the opportunity to put your creativity to the test. For example, you could buy loose diamonds for sale from Whiteflash and make them a totally unique piece of jewelry, such as a ring, necklace, or bracelet. 

•  Take on some of their chores. Nobody really enjoys carrying out chores - but doing your duties around the house is a great way to set an example for your children and teach them to be more responsible. However, if your partner has been stressed-out lately, you could alleviate some of the pressure and show them that you care by doing some of their chores on their behalf. For example, instead of leaving the dishes to soak after cooking dinner, wash them right away. This could impact your relationship in more ways than one, as studies suggest that couples who do chores together are much happier overall, and even argue less frequently. 

•  Plan a vacation. If your partner has a deep wanderlust, then one of the best ways to make them feel valued is by treating them to a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. For example, you could plan a trip to a destination that features heavily on their travel bucket list. However, in order for the tip to have a maximum impact, try to keep it as a surprise - then simply pass them your airline tickets a few days before traveling. While this may require some careful planning, it's sure to bring a huge smile to their face. You should also figure out ahead of time whether this will be a family vacation or couples trip -as the former will require you to make some childcare arrangements. By doing all the planning on behalf of your partner, you take the stress out of the process - so they can focus on having fun!