“Yeah, see you later. Love you too.”

The danger about long-term relationships is that they can become habitual and boring at some point. Saying “I love you” can become a trivial phrase, and sometimes it feels like saying “hello.” The fire, which was present at the beginning, has been abating from year-to-year. 

The question is now, either to break up, since the passion is not there anymore, or to pimp your relationship. Dating for several years must have a reason, so it should not be time yet to say goodbye. 

There are two categories that might need a restoration. A relationship consists of a physical and a friendship part. 

Let’s start with the physical part. The good thing about having a boyfriend or girlfriend for a longer time is that both know what the other one likes when making love. He or she knows exactly the spots on the partner’s body which make him or her crazy. It is like a routine that is done when spending time together on the same mattress for the last few years. 

I would suggest to be creative and to try something new. It does not always have to be a bedroom; it can also be the kitchen. She is cooking and after having a light and delicious dinner, it would be an adventurous experience to burn off the just eaten calories on the table. It might be uncomfortable but there still can be taken some time to put a pillow under her bottom. 

If this is not what you are excited about, then there is also the suggestion to party once together; just the two of you. She makes herself pretty, straightens her hair, puts some lipstick on and dresses up. He takes a shower, puts some gel in his hair, smiles into the mirror and is satisfied with being naturally handsome. 

Play a fun game to heat up the atmosphere. Laugh a lot about the tiniest things your partner is doing or saying, while having one, or some more, delirium-augural drinks at the same time. Then take a taxi and go out to dance. Play that you both are single. Kiss as if you were singles who just want to make out with another person. Pretend to be independent and to have a fun party night. And when you both feel excited, go somewhere, no matter where, and search for a quiet spot. The rest should be self-explanatory. 

The friendship part, however, is a little more challenging. This is the first part that becomes awkward when the tension gets looser in a relationship. Your boy- or girlfriend should be your best friend since you can talk with him or her about literally everything. You do not feel embarrassed at all what he or she is thinking, and if you need a listener your better half is always there. 

Nevertheless, because of several reasons this condition cannot be eternal, and also needs once in a while a stimulus. Even though you know already all the interest your partner has, you both should be courageous to try to walk on the wild side. 

Bungee jumping might sound adventuresome. Nevertheless, it can an adrenaline kick that you share together, and will never forget. It will be an experience that will always stick in your mind, and that makes you both smile when thinking about it later. 

Make small trips together. Go to a nice small city. Have a walk there, get a coffee and talk about how you got to know each other. Share your feelings when you saw the other person for the first time, and have the courage to open up yourself. Talk about your first feelings, no matter if positive or negative. 

How to find Mr. or Ms. Right is a question that cannot be answered by anybody. It just happens. If you are not sure if your boy- or girlfriend is the right person for the future even though you both dated each other already for so long, find it out by pimping your relationship. 

Either it will work out or it won’t.