A relationship evolves as it gets deeper and two people get closer, Dr. Paulette Sherman, psychologist and author of Dating from the Inside Out, tells Bustle.

What causes relationship changes?

There are a lot of things that might cause a rough patch in your relationship: family issues, job loss, cheating, money struggles — the list goes on. If youre in a healthy partnership, you can work out disagreements and find solutions in a way thats fair, calm, and mature.

Can a relationship be reignited?

To reignite your relationship, you want to mimic when you first started dating, Orbuch said. One way to do that is by engaging “in a new activity or interest with your partner. Doing novel activities with your partner enables you to reexperience the original emotional state [at the beginning of your relationship].”

What keeps a relationship growing?

Growth in a relationship isnt something that can be easily achieved. It is a product of hard work, patience, and true commitment. It is not just being happy and staying together. A relationship can grow if the people in it learn how to work together, take care of each other, and most especially, value themselves.

How do you fix a falling apart relationship?

Develop a plancommunicate your feelings.identify your common problem.imagine solutions together.break the broken cycle.develop a plan to improve your relationship.

Can a woman grow to love a man?

“Men and women are wired differently. Women can grow to love someone they were not initially attracted to, once they get to know the person. Men need the opposite,” psychologist Nikki Martinez says. “Men need the initial attraction to be open to getting to know the person who they will ultimately fall for.

Is it wrong to ask your partner to change?

Its OK To Help Them Make Changes They Want Even if its a big change, its OK to try to change your partner if they want that change, too. “You can help your partner be more tactful, loving, or neat,” says Koenig. Just make sure theyre on board, or your help could come off as criticism.

How do I change myself in a relationship?

5 Steps to Create Positive Change in Your RelationshipLearn to communicate effectively. Educate yourself about this topic as you will need to practice good communication with your partner. Fully own it. Understand it. Change your brain. Give yourself a break.