{"id":19153,"date":"2025-01-01T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=19153"},"modified":"2025-01-01T10:26:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T10:26:10","slug":"6-relationship-resolutions-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=19153","title":{"rendered":"6 Relationship Resolutions for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p id=\"article-summary\" class=\"css-79rysd e1wiw3jv0\">We asked researchers, couples counselors and sex therapists for some simple strategies to strengthen your romantic relationship in 2025.<\/p>\n<section class=\"meteredContent css-1r7ky0e\">\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-0\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Traditional New Year\u2019s health resolutions can feel punishing: Eat better, drink less, hit the gym. Worthy goals \u2026 but also, kind of a drag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">The good news? Relationships have a big effect on <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/archive.nytimes.com\/well.blogs.nytimes.com\/2015\/10\/26\/the-ambivalent-marriage-takes-a-toll-on-health\/\" title>health<\/a> and <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/08\/17\/opinion\/marriage-happiness-career.html\" title>happiness<\/a>, too. So in 2025, why not focus on a different wellness goal: Give your romantic life a little T.L.C.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Well reached out to couples counselors, sex therapists and relationship researchers and asked a simple question: What is one resolution you recommend for couples looking to experience greater connection and intimacy in the coming year?<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"css-1u37br4 eoo0vm40\" id=\"link-32af5f16\">1. Cultivate curiosity.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Approaching your partner with a sense of curiosity can help you learn new things about who they are \u2014 and open up conversations you\u2019ve never had before \u2014 even if you\u2019ve been together for years, said Justin Garcia, executive director at the Kinsey Institute, the sexuality and relationships research center at Indiana University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"Dropzone-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-1\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">\u201cCuriosity is a powerful, <em class=\"css-2fg4z9 e1gzwzxm0\">powerful<\/em> tonic \u2014 that we should all invest in more,\u201d Dr. Garcia said. It sends an irresistible message: I am interested in you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">One simple way to foster a more curious mind-set within your relationship is to ask your partner something new every week or so, he suggested.<\/p>\n<div class=\"css-1336jj\">\n<div class=\"css-121kum4\">\n<div class=\"css-171d1bw\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-asuuk5\">\n<div class=\"css-7axq9l\" data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript\">\n<div data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript-message\" class=\"css-6yo1no\">\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">We are having trouble retrieving the article content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1dv1kvn\" id=\"optimistic-truncator-a11y\">\n<hr \/>\n<p>Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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Worthy goals \u2026 but also, kind of a drag.The good news? Relationships have a big effect on health and happiness, too. So in 2025, why not focus on a different wellness goal: Give your romantic life a little T.L.C.Well reached out to couples counselors, sex therapists and relationship researchers and asked a simple question: What is one resolution you recommend for couples looking to experience greater connection and intimacy in the coming year?1. Cultivate curiosity.Approaching your partner with a sense of curiosity can help you learn new things about who they are \u2014 and open up conversations you\u2019ve never had before \u2014 even if you\u2019ve been together for years, said Justin Garcia, executive director at the Kinsey Institute, the sexuality and relationships research center at Indiana University.\u201cCuriosity is a powerful, powerful tonic \u2014 that we should all invest in more,\u201d Dr. Garcia said. 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