No matter if you are expecting, consistently caught up with work or just need to rekindle the spark in your relationship, a weekly or bi-weekly date night is a fantastic idea to make sure you and your significant other are connecting positively and enjoying each other’s company on a regular basis.

It doesn’t have to be expensive or elaborate—it can be as simple as taking a romantic stroll and cooking dinner together while the children stay the night at a friend or family member’s house. The important thing is to make spending time alone together a priority for you both. If you need to, write it down in your weekly calendar so you view it as an appointment or upcoming activity.

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Nowadays, wingmen aren’t the only cohorts in pickup land. Men are learning the advantages of turning to their charming female friends, and even professional wingwomen, to learn how to approach people they’re interested in.

So what makes a good wingwoman? According to an article on DatingThoughts.com, not all wingwomen are created equal and the best will even charge by the hour for their services.  Obviously, being a wingwoman is definitely not a job for the shy. She must be willing to approach women or men (depending on the Pilot’s preference) and be able to strike up a conversation. She must also understand what makes people tick and have the skill to gain the trust of the target while also highlighting her friend/client’s best qualities.

However, the article warns that no wingwoman is a miracle worker. If you are a “dive bar rat with no charm yourself, and you’re seeking swanky women,” even an expert may not be able to help your cause.

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Some of our favorites:

• Some say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Explore a nearby farm with your significant other and pick some fruit (apples, cherries, strawberries, whatever!) and then head back home and prepare a delicious dish. Another idea would be to go to a local farmer’s market. Not only is this option yummy, it’s also eco-friendly!
• Good with erections? Build something together. With the lack of extra cashflow, many people are becoming DYI experts instead of hiring a handy man or woman. That Ikea dresser has been in its box for awhile now, why not blast some music and make a party out of assembling it!
• It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood…that you’ve always wanted to live in. Plan a day of open houses. It can be as simple as a day to dress-up a little and sample some complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Plus, you never know what can happen when you find yourself alone in the guest bedroom.

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However, there’s no need to believe that all relationships are a never-ending cycle of excitement and letdown. Many relationships do survive past the “honeymoon period” into something deeper such as moving in, getting a pet together, marriage, and eventually kids. Each step marks a change. But for a relationship to grow and survive, something must always be changing and both involved need to be willing to take that next step.

The article concludes that failed relationships occur for any number of reasons, but many boil down to one person just wanting more than the other. So make sure you know what you want out of your relationship before pushing for more. If you’re too pushy you may find yourself where you started, back at square one.

What do you think? Do you think human insatiability is to blame for failed relationships or is it something else? Leave us your thoughts and comments below.

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