Even people in the strongest relationships find themselves in a rut every now and then. Maybe they feel disconnected emotionally or physically, or the relationship isn’t as exciting or fulfilling as it once was. “A relationship rut might show up as not spending as much time together, not prioritizing each other, or not feeling as excited or passionate about engaging in physical or emotional intimacy,” mental health counselor Joanne Frederick told HuffPost. “A relationship rut can present as a sense of boredom in the relational dynamic and a feeling as though the relationship has become monotonous and unfulfilling.” So what do solid couples do when they first identify that they’re in a rut? |
