From picking up smelly socks to him favouring pints with the lads over a romantic dinner for two, sometimes you just can’t help the romance from fizzling out and if it makes you feel any better, you’re not alone.
According to a poll of 2,000 married adults conducted by Co-Operative Food, three and a half years is the point where most couples lose the loved up buzz, start eating meals at different times, sit in different rooms watching different TV programmes and even go to bed separately.
Kate Jones from Co-Operative Food, said “This research shows once they’ve tied the knot, it’s all too easy fo couples to start getting complacent and start taking each other for granted.
“Once the honeymood period is over, couples often let bad habits take over and forget to go the extra mile to make each other happy.
We all know that it’s the little things that make a difference, so adding a bit of quality time, like re-introducing ‘date nights’ or enjoying a meal in together, could be a good way to show you care.”
Sorry Onesie lovers but this just isn’t sexy…
The study also found that appearances and personal grooming tend to take a turn for the worse with many couple changing straight into pyjamas or tracksuit bottoms when they get home from work and women not bothering to wear makeup around their partners.
The top 10 signs that you’re taking your relationship for granted include…
- Opting to sleep rather than have sex
- Lack of date nights
- You forget to say “I love you” everyday
- You stop kissing each other goodbye
- You go to bed at different times
- You don’t cuddle up on the couch anymore
- Dressing down in tracksuit bottoms when you get home from work
- You no longer bother with Valentine’s Day
- You assume the other person will do all the chores
- You fart around your partner!
Sound familiar?
