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Do You Still Make Each Other Feel Special?

Relationships can become routine over time. Small gestures can bring back warmth and affection.

Mr. Desire

Writer at Notty Talks. Curious about desire, intimacy, and what actually keeps people feeling like themselves.

5 min readOctober 30, 2026

When love becomes a routine

In the beginning, little things feel special.

A sweet message or a small surprise can make your day.

But daily responsibilities can change things.

You may spend time together but forget to show affection.

Love is still there.

but little gestures may be missing.

Small ways to make each other feel special

You don't need big plans to make your partner feel loved.

Give a genuine compliment.

Send a sweet message.

Plan a simple date.

Spend time without phones.

Appreciate the little things.

Small efforts can make a big difference.

Don't let daily routines take away the romance. Keep showing your partner that they matter.

Real talk, zero pressure.

, The small things still count.
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What readers said

  • Shy but honestOct 29♥ 24

    Finally an Indian voice on this that is not shame first.

  • Anon in BandraOct 28♥ 29

    Bookmarking for the next bad week.

  • Long time readerOct 27♥ 34

    The practical bits are what set this apart.

  • NikhilOct 27♥ 2

    Sending this to my partner without a caption. Wish me luck.

  • Shy but honestOct 26♥ 10

    This felt like a friend talking, not an article.

  • Tara S.Oct 21♥ 24

    The part about pressure being the mood killer is so true.

  • Anon in BandraOct 21♥ 36

    Started as a skeptic, finished with notes.

  • Curious CatOct 21♥ 40

    Can you write more about this for couples in their thirties?

  • AmanOct 20♥ 24

    We tried the slow evenings idea for two weeks. It works.

  • SnehaOct 19♥ 9

    I thought we were the only ones going through this phase.

  • Anon in BandraOct 18♥ 12

    Reading this at 2am and feeling less alone.

  • New mumOct 18♥ 19

    Every line of the middle section felt like it was written for us.

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