Keeping a relationship alive is one of the toughest things about being into it. There are so many ways on how to keep a relationship healthy. However, if experiences and moments are always flat and boring then it could be a flop. Long relationships are usually not so common since many people say that long relationships take out the spice of the romance. Relationship becomes dull and unexciting after some time. But, why are there long relationships that last for 5 years and above before they got married? What are they doing to keep their relationship on the hype? Here are some techniques to enliven your relationship and make it last for years.

Give space and time. Partners should always have a space to grow. Being in a relationship is about giving a room or improvement, learning, and continuous growth. The world is not revolving around you and your partner. Enjoy and embrace the goodness of life with other people like family and friends. There are things that you should still keep intact and not be forgotten. Partners may or may not share the same interests, thus discovering these things and not trying to share it together would be very helpful. Relationships are not meant to change a person's identity. It is a way of accepting a person for who he is and what he is. Sometimes, partners may have different perspectives, views, and stands. The important thing is you understand each other's flaws and differences.

In life, there are a lot of things that we need to prioritize. Sometimes relationship is not the top priority especially when partners are not yet ready to settle. However, it does not mean that you should give less time for it. You still need to spend so much time for this to keep. After all, as the saying goes, it really takes two to tango in every situation.

Try new things. Two persons click as partners because they complement each other. On the other hand, partners also click to each other because of their differences. What is important about being in a relationship is sharing your likes and dislikes and not avoiding the things that you do not desire. Relationship is about sharing. After some time, activities become less interesting for partners. It is better that both are adventurous and spontaneous. To make a relationship lively, one should not stick on the usual practices he is in. This will make the partners involve to be challenged and to be more interested at each other through time.

Make a surprise. Breaking a usual habit is also nice. It is normal that partners or couple go on a date every time there is something to celebrate. But changing the way you have your date could be very pleasant. Presents are also nice to share with each other, but, remember the thought always counts. Everyone loves surprises. It is something unique and spontaneous. Getaways and travels make some moments extra special. This may be very romantic and worth remembering since you can be more intimate and just enjoy being together somewhere.