Sometimes it is just best to stay out of the way.

As your relationship grows you will start to sense times when you need to leave your partner alone. It might be a certain time of the month or a certain day of the week. It could also be sporadic in nature but you can just tell by the way they are acting. On these days it is better just to stay away from the subject of making them feel better. For example if Mondays are a bad day because it is back to work time, then give them the space. Don't try to make them feel better only to get them upset with you let them roll around in their anger. Don't give them the chance to direct the anger towards you on these days that you know they are going to be upset. If you partner is female, then track her menstrual cycle to see the days that might be a good day for you to hang with the guys. You don't always have to cheer up your partner. This has taken me many years to understand but sometimes you just have to let them fume for them to get over it.

Making it easier to be apart.

There are times in our relationships when we have to be apart for extended periods of time. These are not easy on our relationships. It is important to express you love before you leave for this time apart. Think of it as making up in advance for lost time. You have to look at it as trying to fit part of your relationship that you are going to miss into the time frame before you leave. For example if you normally have a date night every Friday night then you need to try to slip in two date nights the week before you leave. Same goes for sex you need to put a little extra effort into your intimacy before you leave. This makes the leaving easier on the partner staying home because it shows that you are going to miss the time together, also. Then the same thing goes for when you get back, which always seems a little easier. Your relationship shouldn't have to suffer because you have to be gone. Doing it right can build your relationship stronger. Being apart allows you to have some alone time and it also can build desire as you anticipate the return home. Use the time apart as a building exercise instead of a absence.

The time is right for a romantic drive.

Here we are in the autumn season. Now is the best time to get out and take a drive or walk in some wooded areas. If you live in an area where the leaves change color and begin to fall, you are in luck at this time of year. The two of you can hop in the car and witness one of natures truly wonderful shows. I like to find a nice quiet state park and roam around looking at the beautiful colors. Throw your sweatshirts in the car and when you find a trail get out and hike to see even more wonderful sights. Get deep in the woods and spend the day holding hands and kissing as you walk through the wonderful landscape. Soon the winter months will be hear and all the colors will just be memories. Get out there and enjoy it now, take your camera and get some wonderful pictures for your memories.