If you want to enhance your sense of self and your romantic partnership during this time, consider exploring these five strategies.

One of the biggest realizations I’ve had is the value of goals to aid us prioritizing the people, things, and experiences that bring us purpose, meaning, and joy. Life can just whirl past, or we can choose to pursposefully pursue the things and people that are most important to us.

Even though it’s still uncomfortable at times, we have learned that when conflict arises, it is a key opportunity to learn about ourselves, how we can better love and support one another, and ultimately… how we can experience greater connection and intimacy.

Continual, purposeful dating and practice is not only helpful, but is central to cultivating and maintaining meaningful attunement, connection, and intimacy in romantic relationships.