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Rekindling Connection After 50: How to Manage Expectations and Feel More in Love

💞 Rekindling Connection After 50: How to Manage Expectations and Feel More in Love If you've been together for decades, you know that love isn't just about grand gestures or romantic getaways. It's about the everyday moments—the quiet glances, the shared routines, the way you show up for each other. And yet, even in the most committed relationships, frustration can creep in. You might find yourself feeling less in love, even as you try harder to make things better. Here's the truth: improvement alone isn't enough. Without learning how to manage your expectations realistically, even the most well-intentioned efforts can leave you feeling disappointed or disconnected. 🧠 Shift Your Thinking, Shift Your Relationship How you think about your partner shapes your experience of the relationship. When you're feeling low, it's easy to slip into critical thoughts: "They don't care about me." "They never help around the house." "They'v...