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14 Old-Fashioned Relationship Habits That Should Never Die, Even In 2018

Let's take it back to the 1980's

Kaylee Richard

Sep 27, 2018

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14 Old-Fashioned Relationship Habits That Should Never Die, Even In 2018

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1. Writing each other letters.

Whether it's a long, deep letter or just a little sticky note, the meaning will always matter more than anything.

2. Going on actual date.

In a culture of 'Netflix and chill' actually get up and go somewhere new for once. Whether it's dinner or a concert, go out and have fun off the couch!

3. Meeting in real life.

When Tinder hookups are all the rage don't give up on finding real love. Wherever you are in life right now is exactly where you should be, love will find you, don't go looking for it. It will find you when you least expect it, so don't resort to apps just because you want to go on a cute fall date.

4. Spending time with each other's families.

Your S.O. having a family game night? Don't shy away just because you can't spend the night cuddling. Go over and enjoy family time with the people who may one day be your in-laws!

5. Getting her flowers.

This is one of the easiest wins in the book - just buy her flowers. You can get a bouquet at Trader Joe's for $3.99 so no excuses. It doesn't have to be red roses. It can even be a plant! Just something that shows her you care.

6. Surprising each other.

Whether it is flowers, dessert, or just coming over when they had a bad day. The little things will always show how much they mean to you.

7. Buying little and inexpensive gifts.

You don't need to drop hundreds of dollars to make each other happy. A cute Pinterest craft will always be more meaningful.

8. Spending time without technology.

Try to avoid using technology when you are together. Technology and social media already take us away from everything else in life, so why let it divide our relationships. Just enjoy each other's company and have real conversations.

9. Giving meaningful complements.

Not an emoji or a comment on Instagram, but an actual genuine complement. Trust me, it will make their world.

10. Spending time together doing nothing.

Sometimes you don't need a fancy date, heck you don't even need a movie night on the couch. Sometimes it just a car ride, or a grocery trip, or even doing homework. Its just nice to sit in each others company.

11. Committing to each other.

Start actually committing to someone. Stop it with the "we're talking" and "we have a thing". Actually commit to each other if you like each other. Real relationships with strong commitment are becoming lost in this generation so let's make sure we keep them alive.

12. Holding hands.

Whether it's in public, in the car or just sitting on the couch it's always a calming sense to have your hand intertwined with your significant other's.

13. Being respectful.

I wish I didn't have to say this but in today's day in age, it is becoming an ongoing problem. Just repeat each other's wants and needs and make sure you know their boundaries and you respect them for who they are and what they want.

14. Letting your feelings be known.

Don't keep your feelings bottled up. Whether you are in a relationship already or not, always let the other person know how you feel! If you love them, tell them!

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14 Old-Fashioned Relationship Habits That Should Never Die, Even In 2018

Let's take it back to the 1980's

In This Article:

1. Writing each other letters.

2. Going on actual date.

3. Meeting in real life.

4. Spending time with each other's families.

5. Getting her flowers.

6. Surprising each other.

7. Buying little and inexpensive gifts.

8. Spending time without technology.

9. Giving meaningful complements.

10. Spending time together doing nothing.

11. Committing to each other.

12. Holding hands.

13. Being respectful.

14. Letting your feelings be known.

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6. "I don't have the brain capacity for this"

7. "Wow, college is great"

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