The beginning of a relationship always feels exciting, almost magical. But it's natural for the novelty to fade. Here's what to do when your relationship starts feeling boring, writes LewandowskiPhD
and married couples what types of situations led to boredom in their relationship, they gave a variety of causes . Although there were many specific reasons , the researchers identified two key themes: lack of novelty and lack of stimulation. Importantly, they also identified the top 10 causes of boredom. That’s helpful because familiarizing yourself with common causes can help you recognize boredom’s early warning signs, avoid those situations, and help keep your relationship exciting.
That doesn’t mean that boredom isn’t something we should look out for and address. As humans we have an innate need for novelty and variety . Essentially, it’s hardwired. When we’re lacking new and exciting experiences, we feel unfulfilled. What we can do is “embrace the suck.” It’s a Buddhist-military hybrid
that uses negative experiences as pivot points that set us on a better path. Think of boredom as your own “check relationship” warning light that motivates you to make a change . But what kind?Couples get it. They know that boredom is bad and a clear-cut sign to pay more attention to the relationship.
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