It turns out that one of the simplest and most enjoyable activities can not only brighten up the evening, but also improve your relationships. Psychotherapist Jordanne Sculler is confident that double dates help couples become closer, strengthen their emotional bonds and prolong marital happiness, The Everygirl reports.
According to the expert, such meetings enable couples to look at relationships from a new perspective and add freshness to the usual routine. “Couples who laugh and have fun together can form a deeper bond,” says Sculler. When you spend time with another couple, there is a chance to create new memories and shared experiences that will bring you closer together. Additionally, by observing others, you may notice how different couples resolve conflicts, share responsibilities, and support each other; This helps you look at your own relationships with gratitude and inspiration.
The expert is sure that double dates can “revive” relationships: new company, conversations and impressions make communication more interesting. Instead of the usual dinners together, you can explore new places, try unusual activities, and even find a mutual circle of friends. Sculler adds that couples with mutual acquaintances are more likely to be satisfied with their relationships because shared communication helps partners grow both emotionally and personally.
For those who want to try the double-date format, Skaller recommends starting by having an open conversation with your partner. Discuss why you are interested in spending time with other couples and what type of experience you would like to have. Next, determine who you feel comfortable communicating with; with like-minded couples or, conversely, with people who can add variety.
According to the psychotherapist, what really matters is consistency. You don’t need to arrange a double date every week: Just agree with your partner to do this once a month or two to strengthen the emotional bond and add novelty to the relationship.
By the way, we have previously written that romance is fading into the background – now dating is increasingly becoming a way of survival. According to a new survey, almost a third of Generation Z representatives admit that they accepted a date not for love, but for the sake of a free meal.
Source: People Talk
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