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

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Kaylee Richard

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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

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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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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

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