The start of a new year is a time to reflect, reset, and set new intentions—both as individuals and as a couple.
If you and your partner are looking for ways to deepen your connection, reignite the spark, and build a healthier, more fulfilling relationship in 2025, you’re in the right place. This year, we’re focused on three key resolutions that can bring you closer together and help you thrive as a couple: open communication, new experiences, and better sexual health.
These goals are a great starting point for making this year your best one yet—together.
Ready to make 2025 the year of stronger connections, better conversations, and exciting new experiences? Let’s dive in!
Get Vulnerable
No egos, no awkwardness, just a healthy conversation about sex.
No matter how close you are to your partner, sometimes discussing intimate topics can feel uncomfortable or awkward, which leads to misunderstandings or unspoken needs that can create distance.
But creating a judgment-free environment to talk about sex can improve not only your physical connection, but also your emotional bond.
- Start by choosing a calm, relaxed moment to bring it up—avoid discussing sensitive topics during or immediately after intimacy, or in the context of a fight.
- Next, remember your “I” statements (e.g., “I feel…” or “I would like…”) It’s important to express your needs without sounding accusatory.
- Likewise, remember it’s a two-way street. Lead by example, staying open to feedback and actively listening to your partner’s thoughts.
- For some couples, making the conversation part of regular “relationship check-ins”, rather than a one-off discussion, can help them get into the right mindset and feel less “blindsided” by an unexpected conversation.
- If you do feel that awkwardness creeping in, try to embrace the opportunity for growth and connection, rather than something to shy away from. Remember what you’re working towards!
Try something new
Spice up your routine with new toys, textures, or types of play.
In a long-term relationship, it’s easy for routines to settle in. And while comfort and security are important, routines can also lead to a sense of predictability in your sex life.
It can be good to question your comfort zone, but spicing things up doesn’t have to be intimidating; you and your partner can set the tone, and you don’t have to go further than you’re both comfortable with. Trying something new might look like:
- Trying a new position
- Exploring new types of play like anal or temperature play
- Experimenting with different fantasies such as role play
- Trying a new toy, lube, or outfit
- Switching up the environment where you usually get it on
Adding variety can reignite excitement and deepen intimacy, and the New Year is a perfect time to see where creativity and curiosity can take you.
Prioritize sexual health
Don’t let issues like ED or libido put the brakes on your sex life.
Is there an elephant in the room in your relationship? It’s not uncommon for issues like mismatched sex drives or performance issues to affect a couple, especially as you grow older together.
But sexual health plays a crucial role in your overall connection—physical, emotional, and even mental. When either partner is experiencing difficulties, it can lead to frustration, feelings of inadequacy, and strain on the relationship.
Talking about sexual health issues like erectile dysfunction, low libido, or discomfort/dryness can be a very sensitive subject, so approach it with understanding and empathy.
On your own, seeking treatment—whether through lifestyle changes, counseling, or medical treatment —can significantly improve your sexual well-being in some cases.
Remember, prioritizing your sexual health isn’t just about the physical aspect—it’s about nurturing the emotional connection that strengthens your partnership for the long haul.
