How To Spice Up Your Relationship In the New Year

2024 is right around the corner – which means it's time to revamp your manifestation list and set yourself up for success. On the relationship front, whether you’ve hit a rut and feel disconnected or simply want to avoid the rut by any means, it's important to invest time into keeping the spark alive. To help you keep the love flowing, we’ve tapped industry experts from pleasure brand Womanizer and Ally couples therapy app, for a few recs.

When it comes to relationship rifts, Ally co-founders, Clara Zelleroth and Helga Johnsson Wennerdal, stated they tend to "stem from expectations not being met. This almost always leads to disappointment." The solution? "The answer here is not necessarily to lower expectations, but instead to align with your partner on what really matters to you both. This way you can ensure that your most importantly needs are being met, and cut some slack on the superfluous extras." In these cases, therapy is a helpful tool for healing conflict, but avoiding the rut takes place long before that.

"Couples can set themselves up for success by establishing a realistic baseline of expectations and properly understanding each other’s needs. What takes this a step further is then making a commitment to active listening, appreciating your partner’s efforts," as its easier to notice your own efforts, while overlooking theirs, and "showing them affection with everyday small acts of love that align with their needs."

Keep reading for our favorite recs and trends that will spice up your relationship in 2024.

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