Restrictions aren’t much fun to live with, but they can be awfully helpful in teaching you the value of something. If you’ve been indulging in too much shopping, too many rich foods, excessive couch time, or something else equally bad for you, call a moratorium on it for a few days. By going without, you’ll be reminded of how much you enjoy your guilty pleasures – and that you can do without them. Save the splurges for infrequent occasions.

Tweaking and finesse are your specialties now. That might not sound like the pinnacle of romance, but tackling your social calendar, snazzing up your online profile, and the like can really pay off.

Celebrate a success with some quiet moments together. Let your partner show their pride in your accomplishments. Revel in their compliments instead of dismissing them.

You and a partner are working toward a common goal even if you are working separately. You ultimately pool your resources so continue thinking of everything you do as a joint effort. The thought has a certain sex appeal, no?