The No. 1 Habit That Keeps A Romantic Spark Alive, By A Psychologist

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A psychologist identifies the single habit most likely to preserve romantic attraction as couples settle into long-term relationships. Research shows that sustained curiosity, asking genuine questions about a partner's inner life, experiences, and evolving perspectives, counteracts the numbness that familiarity can bring. Rather than assuming you know someone after years together, couples who maintain an active interest in discovery report higher levels of sustained desire and connection. The finding challenges the romantic myth that passion inevitably fades, suggesting instead that intentional engagement can reignite what complacency dims.