Your “Roommate Phase” Escape Plan

What Are Your Core Values? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Mar. 7, 2023 Who among us hasn’t reached a point in their relationship where comfort and complacency set in? You know what we’re talking about: sweatpants are often the go-to clothing, roses are rarely bought, and high-fives are exchanged more than hugs and kisses. This evolution happens because raising kids is hard, and, hey, they’re doing incredible things with sweatpants tech these days. Those pockets? The tailored look? The airflow? *kisses fingers like a chef* The daily grind of committed life has a certain biological benefit. After all, the constant over-the-top impressing, the flutters in the stomach, the deer-in-the-headlights look of someone who’s practically chirping from love — that’s not sustainable. But some couples take this to mean that it’s time to cinch up the sweats and stop trying to impress their significant other. The “roommate phase”, as it’s known, can be dangerous territory. Time to plan your escape. ESCAPE PLAN [How To Escape The “Roommate Phase” And Reinvigorate Your Relationship]( It happens. But [while sweatpants and comfort rock, stagnancy doesn't.]( [READ THIS STORY]( If the roommate phase is plaguing your relationship, show some effort with little things. FURTHER READING [26 Pieces Of Excellent Relationship Advice From Surprising Sources]( [11 Exercises To Help Busy Couples Reconnect]( [How To Truly Show Your Partner Appreciation]( TIME MANAGEMENT [Méraud’s Antigua Is A Classic In The Making]( This nautical chronograph is [an inspired new release from a Belgian watch brand that specializes in vintage movements.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DEFINING MOMENTS [What Are Your Core Values? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions]( Whether yours need to be clarified or created from scratch, [this is how to develop your defining values.]( [READ THIS STORY]( SOCIALIZING [Not Drinking? These 5 Tips Can Help You Keep The Social Anxiety Away]( The prospect of hanging out with others who still indulge can kickstart anxiety. By drawing on it, [you can create a plan to push through it and stay social.]( [READ THIS STORY]( THE DAD SPECIAL [Chef Scotty Scott’s Red Beans And Rice Reimagines A Southern Classic]( In his debut cookbook, the social media star turned chef [remixes soul food standards for a whole new school of Southern cooking.]( [READ THIS STORY]( TAX SEASON [5 Tips To Maximize Your Tax Refund This Year]( Pay close attention to these areas when filing your taxes, [as they could beef up your refund.]( [READ THIS STORY]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely[unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click[here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.