6 Questions to Ask Your Partner That Keep the Spark Alive, Therapists Say
A key component of the "spark" in your relationship is likely physical intimacy. While it's not of the utmost importance for everyone, understanding what makes your partner feel desirable is important.
"You can ask [your partner] to share those intimate and specific details," Jaclyn Gulotta, PhD, LMHC, contributing writer for Choosing Therapy, tells Best Life. "You can also have 'check-ins' and ask them if they feel good and what they would want you to do to make them feel even better."
When you feel like your partner is prioritizing your happiness and desires, it's validating—and on the flip side, your partner will appreciate you taking the time to ask about their wants and needs.
"Feeling positive about our partner and our relationship also helps in making us want to be closer and connect on an intimate level," Gulotta says. "When we are able to be vulnerable and share what makes us feel sexy and desired, it helps to meet those needs and build a deeper connection while keeping the spark alive along the way."