This post is contributed by Media Buzzer.
Unlike any generation before it, Millennials it seems are obsessed with pop-culture icons and the lavish rock star lifestyles they lead. Before many of us find true love our perception of it is fashioned by the people in our lives and on television, however, we have it on good authority to suggest that this may not be the best way to go.
If you’re looking for happiness, it may be best to avoid emulating anyone who is a celebrity and to drop the shopping mentality.
A Lost Art
Love and romance need not be complicated. Even greater than the art of making and spending money is the art of good conversation.
We spend so much time looking at smartphones, computer screens, and other technological distractions that we are spending less time looking at each other.
We are quickly forgetting cues from nature such as the timing of a crooked smile, a breath not taken, or a hand held tighter. Society tells us to throw money at our problems and to measure our love in zeros.
Perhaps worst of all is that how serious we are about our affection comes down to the cost bracket if we buy diamond engagement rings online instead of a look, an expression, or an embrace.
Eye contact
When someone speaks do you look him/her in the eye? Do you know how she/he feels about the subject at hand? You certainly won’t find that out looking down at a smart phone.
Try to be conscious of the eye contact you give the other person when you’re together. Are your eyes engaged? Do they communicate how you are listening to the other person speak? That you are fully engrossed in the conversation instead of distracted by something else.
Compliments
A well-placed compliment is the icing on the cake. On their own, icing or sparkles definitely do not make a meal; however, peppering compliments throughout a substantial discussion can go a long way. It’s also a great way to break the ice and get the other person smiling.
Make plans
Depending on how long you have been together, making plans for the future is a sure-fire way to make the other person feel appreciated. In a new relationship don’t be afraid to make plans one month ahead, or if you have been dating for a year, don’t hesitate to make plans six months into the future. By doing this you’re letting your lady know that you plan to have her in your future. Of course, never assume when making plans; ask her if she intends to be around, with bonus points for heartfelt eye contact.
