Do not allow your relationship to grow old and stale. By helping yourself, you are disrespecting something sacred to your mate, which is not healthy for any relationship. Second, make the effort. As long as you do not expect them to read your mind and accept that this is a part of getting to know one another and communicating, you will be fine. Turn this into an adventure of going to estate sales together to find nice pieces of furniture and them refurbishing them as a team. The small gifts packed with thought are far more cherished.
Introduction Dating and marriage is different than it was twenty years ago.
This shows that your mate is really paying attention to things important to you. The goal could be anything that is important to one person or both and that can be worked toward completion together. Unless you are being abused or your mate is doing something illegal or completely irresponsible, perhaps the efforts you would put into starting a new relationship would be better spent fixing the one you have.
Whenever the two of you feel as though you are drifting apart or taking one another for granted, pull out the photo album as a reminder of the incredible person in your life.