Couples Journaling - Getting to Know Your Partner All Over Again

Journaling with your mate is a great thing to do. It can create intimacy in a whole new way. Being able to write out your fears, joys, dreams and problems is sometimes a lot easier than being able to discuss them directly. It also will serve as a tangible timeline of your relationship. This will be treasured for years to come. Also you will be able to look back and see how your relationship has grown.

This is a fun activity to do with your partner. You don't need to make time to do it together either as your journal can just be passed back and forth as you get the time.

Your partners might very well moan at the idea, but journaling doesn't have to be a daunting task. It need not even be done daily. Weekly or monthly will suffice for most couples. Unless you really get into it of course. The time and effort you want to put into your journal is entirely up to you and your partner. You can keep your journal light, funny, sexy or just a safe place to discuss problems and other marital issues. Sometimes it's easier to discuss things through writing than conversation for some people.

You can use any type of notebook or get a fancy journal just for you and your partner. This process can be a bonding one so don't be afraid to create a ritual. Perhaps you will plan to go shopping together for a new journal each time it's full.

Your journal can serve as a free for all for venting or perhaps you will use it as a place to write simple love letters to each other. Or better yet, just write about everyday ideas,dreams,hopes anf fears. You could also use writing prompts to make if you get bored, don't know where to begin or just to make it more intersting. Use your imaginations.

This is a great idea for partners who travel a lot, those stationed in Iraq and other military tours of duty or those who just don't see each other very much at times. Your journal might become a source of comfort in your relationship. It also might give you a chance to slow down in your everyday life and figure out what is important to you as a couple. Don't be surprised if you learn things you never knew about your partner or spouse before! Also journaling with your partner is just a fun thing to do.

It will also help you connect with your partner on a deeper level as well. If you are going through a tough patch or seek ways to grow as a couple a journal can help. This is so ideal because it's cheap and easy. Just as effective as therapy in some cases!

You could destroy your journal when it is full to signify a fresh start or save them, you never know if you will want to read through them again. It's really fun to look through them later on.

Also if your spouse passes away these are great keepsakes of your life together. Not to mention they would be an awesome memento to save for future generations. Your kid's will love you for it!

Don't worry about what you are writing. If it seems a little weird at first just persist. I guarantee you will learn and grow as a couple and your relationship will benefit from this practice. It doesn't need to be like homework or even a duty. Just keep it light and have fun with it! You will likely be surprised when your journal becomes full how much it has brought you and your partner together. This is a great tool for any relationship! Also it's just plain fun for a lot of people to document events, issues and times in your life you will look back upon to laugh, cry smile and sigh over.