Viewing old photos of a partner can enhance love and satisfaction with the current relationship. This is the conclusion came to S. J. E. Langeslag, K. Surti. Increasing love feelings, marital satisfaction, and motivated attention to the spouse / Journal of Psychophysiology the authors of a recent study that studied ways to preserve marriages in which the main problem is the fading of feelings. Memories of glorious moments of the past help to cause a rush of emotions, which over time it becomes not as easy as before. And if a simple thing called "romantic nostalgia" by experts is able to breathe new life into a relationship, it's definitely worth taking advantage of.
As partners get to know each other, they become more comfortable together. But many couples complain that at the same time the spark disappears and the deep affection that once existed in a relationship weakens. It is in this situation that romantic nostalgia helps.
It is important for any person to feel belonging to other people, and romantic nostalgia satisfies this need, returning vivid emotions and strengthening the bond between partners. It highlights a common story and reminds them of why they chose each other, what trials they went through together, what events brought them closer, what they are grateful for and what they value in a relationship. Reflecting on significant moments in the past also helps to strengthen mutual loyalty.
At the same time, different situations will cause different people to feel romantic nostalgia, including partners who have been together for a long time. This is due to the fact that we all perceive certain episodes from life in our own way and keep unique memories of what was important to us personally. Therefore, for someone, thoughts about the park where the declaration of love took place, or about the restaurant where the best date took place, will be more valuable, for example, and for someone ‑ the first kiss or a bright vacation together.
The best way is to remember your favorite moments in a relationship and ask your partner questions that will help you feel the same sense of intimacy, love and attraction. You can start by talking about how you met and what you thought of each other, and then move on to other topics. For example:
A variety of options are suitable for time travel with a partner. For example: