Long-Term Relationship Maintenance
Strategies for keeping relationships fulfilling and growing over years. Learn how to navigate the challenges of long-term partnerships.
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Welcome to Long-Term Relationship Maintenance
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Prerequisites
- •communication foundations
- •building healthy boundaries
- •emotional intimacy
What You'll Learn
- Maintain desire and excitement in long-term partnerships
- Navigate life changes as a team
- Renegotiate relationship terms as needs evolve
- Rebuild trust after breaches
- Intentionally design your relationship
Recommended Resources
Mating in Captivity
by Esther Perel
Understanding desire and intimacy in long-term relationships.
The State of Affairs
by Esther Perel
Rethinking infidelity and rebuilding trust.
The All-or-Nothing Marriage
by Eli Finkel
How the best marriages work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it normal for passion to fade in long-term relationships?
Some change is normal, but complete disappearance isn't inevitable. Passion requires attention, novelty, and addressing issues that create distance like resentment. Many couples maintain satisfying sexual lives for decades—though it often looks different than early relationship passion.
Can a relationship survive betrayal?
Yes, many relationships survive and even thrive after trust breaches—but it takes significant work from both partners. The person who caused harm must take full responsibility and demonstrate consistent change. The hurt person needs time and support to heal. Some relationships don't survive, and that's also valid.
How often should we revisit our relationship agreements?
Ideally, have a formal relationship review at least annually. More frequent check-ins (monthly or quarterly) can address issues before they grow. Additionally, any major life change (job, move, health issue, family change) warrants a conversation about whether your agreements still serve you.