3092 days ago

Long term relationships can start to get a bit stale if you don’t work at them

Ann from Relationship Wellbeing Specialist

Long term relationships can start to get a bit stale if you don’t work at them.
If you are feeling a bit bored in your relationship have a chat with your partner and try some of these tops to get things back on track

1. When was the last time the two of you did something together? Get a sitter or talk to your families and book a weekend away or go do a bucket list event together.

2. Remember we are visual beings, it’s important for both of you to make and effort for one another, remember how you used to prepare for date nights. Getting all dressed up and present your glam self to your partner (that’s men and women)

3. Bring the surprises back, when we get stuck in a routine this can be one of the first things to go – giving a small gift, some flowers, a text or little note can really go a long way

4. If the intimate side of your relationship feels a bit stale or maybe it’s not happening as much as you would both like – make some time for this as it really can help you reconnect, also try spicing things up or change the routine around a bit

5. If you are concerned that the relationship is at risk get some help before things get too bad can save your relationship.

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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 20% Yes! New Year, New Me
    20% Complete
  • 20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20% Complete
  • 60% Nah - not for me
    60% Complete
5 votes
7 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.7% Complete
  • 21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.3% Complete
1224 votes
5 days ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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