The No. 1 Thing That Keeps Love Alive In A Relationship, By A Psychologist

A psychologist says long-term couples may confuse routine and predictability with fading love.

Research suggests shared novelty can restore attention, curiosity, and satisfaction in relationships.

Infrequent, unexpected activities together may help couples feel more engaged than constant stability alone.

The takeaway: keeping love alive may depend less on sameness and more on new shared experiences.