Love Month

Everyone turns up the focus on “LOVE” in February for obvious reasons. We go out and spend tons of money on candy, flowers, jewelry, and gifts which is awesome but too often foster short-term connection and often aren’t held onto by our brain.

I am not by any means suggesting you not get your partner flowers, candy, and gifts, but I am suggesting you take it to the next level by adding an experience to your celebration. Think about something outside of the box - a truly intimate, distraction-free dinner, a weekend retreat, couples massage, couples counseling (if needed), or choose a book to read together that will foster growth and connection.

The brain codes different experiences with different levels of importance. When we experience unexpected or “new” things, we tend to code those with more importance and will form stronger bonds with others when what we experience with them is received as special or meaningful.

So for this month, plan something out of the box and impactful - something that will not only bond you to your partner in the moment but in the memory as well!