{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"18: Making Valentine's Day Meaningful","description":"Valentine\u2019s Day When You\u2019re In a Relationship Relationship Boosters Podcast Episode 18 Host: Dr. Kia James Making Your Valentine\u2019s Day Meaningful For your information, many couples struggle around Valentine\u2019s Day.  It can be a great, but stressful time for those in relationships.  There are 364 other days that can make or break your relationship.  If you are waiting for Valentine\u2019s Day and other holidays to express your love, your relationship may be in trouble.  To master your relationship, you must work on your relationship regularly.  Happy Couples know that their partner is thinking about them regularly. John Gottman recommends to do Little Things often. Pump your partners gas. Prepare a surprise lunch. If your relationship is on auto-pilot, Valentine\u2019s day can be a gift to your relationship Use this day to reconnect and recommit to your relationship. Valentine\u2019s Day is the gift giving holiday.  Gifts can be a nice gesture, but being creating and thoughtful does not have to come from an expensive gift. Get an authentic and personal gift to show your partner that you are thinking about them. Be creative and unique Avoid Valentine\u2019s Day pitfalls Don\u2019t fall into the trap of comparing your relationship to the relationship of someone else. That is not your relationship, and you do not know all the details. What you see on social media does not tell the whole story of a relationship. Remember, people generally post the good times, and keep the bad times private. If your gift is not expensive, it does not mean that your partner loves you less. Let go of expectations, they can lead to disappointment. Have conversations about the importance or lack of importance in gift giving. If you or your partner does not believe in gift giving, this information should be known before a gift giving holiday. If you are experiencing an emotional disconnect in your relationship, it is time to work on your relationship connection.  Today is a great day to begin your relationship. Start by learning about your partner to assist with your reconnection.  More Resources Building Your Extraordinary Relationship: As relationship counselors and coaches, we have packages to help you improve your relationship. If your relationship is in need of a jump start or relationship repair, contact us and we will be glad to help with boosting your relationship. Events Workshops and Retreats: \u201cImprove Your Relationship & Have an Enjoyable \u201cCouples Playdate\u201d Retreat Style. We recognize the need for couples to continue to enhance their relationship. We host couples retreats and teach couples skills to enhance their relationship. We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events. Thank You for Listening Thank you for taking the time to listen to this week\u2019s podcast. If you enjoyed today\u2019s episode, please share it with other couples, friends, or your partner using the social media buttons on this page. Please consider leaving an honest rating and review for the podcast on iTunes.  This helps the podcast reach more couples who want to build an extraordinary relationship.     ","author_name":"Relationship Boosters | Couples | Marriage | Intimacy| Love | Family | Counseling | Marriage Advice | Healthy Marriage","author_url":"http:\/\/therelationshipboosters.com\/podcast\/","html":"