Relationship anniversaries - whether you're dating or married - are cherished by all happy couples. Not because it's an achievement... But because they signify so many more happy years to come. If you want to make this year's anniversary extra romantic, try making a super intimate gesture. Consider making these 10 promises to him - and another one that promises to keep them forever.
1. 'I promise to appreciate everything you do for me.'
It happens - sometimes your partner does something for you with good intentions but things don't turn out the way you would have liked them to be. Instead of looking at the result, appreciate them for their intent.
2. 'I promise to listen without interrupting when you need me to.'
It's just tough to keep in the excitement and curiosity at times and if you ask as many questions as I do, then you might want to promise them that you'll try to be patient and just let them speak sometimes.
3. 'I promise to never take you for granted... Or to at least do it less often.'
Let's be honest, in long-term relationships, you reach a point when you start to take some things for granted. Whether it's him always waking you up every morning or him assuming that you'll be the first to call after a fight.
4. 'I promise to be your secret keeper forever.'
Promise to keep the things he tells you in confidence to yourself. Even if your tummy hurts for days because you can't share the news with anyone. Yup, promise to keep it even from your bestie.
5. 'I promise to make you smile and laugh after you've had a tough week.'
Everyone has bad days and worse weeks. And sometimes they happen at the same time to people who are in a relationship. Promise him that instead of competing for who had the worse week, you'll put his happiness first and try to make him relax and smile. It could be what you both need.
6. 'I promise to not adopt a million dogs without discussing it with you first.'
And not just that. It applies to making any really huge decisions without talking about it first. Even if you think the decision just affects you... Let him know what's going on, keep him looped in. It's the least he deserves.
7. 'I promise to let you be the kid you are at heart...most of the time.'
There's a time to act like a mature adult, yes. But that still leaves room for all of the times that your partner can just act like a silly kid. Promise to not judge him for letting that side of his out every now and then. It's important for one's overall happiness.
8. 'I promise to let you pick the movie once in a while.'
I know it sounds a bit silly, but it's so important to some people. You shouldn't assume that he'll want to watch the last superhero movie just because you want to. He might want to watch a newly released documentary at home instead. Promise to let him pick a movie of his choice, preferably every alternate movie night.
9. 'I promise to make up after every fight - big or small.'
Fighting is healthy. And so is making up. If you simply ignore fights after you have them, there can still be unresolved feeling in one person's heart. And making up can actually be a lot of fun. Promise him that you'll pull your weight when it comes to this.
10. 'I promise to keep surprising you.'
It could be hugs and kisses or a weekend getaway. Promise to keep his life interesting, one way or another. Promise him that you'll never become too predictable; variety is the spice of life, after all!
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