When you first meet someone, everything is exciting, especially the "getting to know you phase."
Once that high dies down, how does one keep the relationship fun and exciting?

through hard work and communication.

if you prefer staying at home, host small dinner parties (potluck works) or card games with friends.

if you like going out and used to do that a lot when you 1st met, have a date night AT LEAST once a month. try something new - dance lessons, cooking class, a picnic now that it's getting nice out - something you could do together.

only you know yourself and your girlfriend. you'll have to make it a joint effort.

don't spend all your time together. continue to do things that made you happy before you hooked up. keep ties to friends you had before you hooked up. try new things when you're together.

I have to agree with all of these comments. It's a little of all of these depending upon the needs of you and your mate. Personally I require more alone time but I try to be conscious that my needs his solo time as well. He is my bestfriend so it is difficult at times but I see how rewarding it is for him especially with the increased responsibilty that brings to our lives. We're now getting back to getting away together atleast once a year, dating each other about twice a month, and we've always enjoyed hosting events in our home. Some of the events are his and I keep a low profile during them. Assisting him with preparations according to his design and keeping occupied. Even though I love boxing, football and other sports where you get to fight or atleast hit people I don't intrude if he's planned it out with his friends. He in turn does the same for me. We also have events we do together such as The Poet's Potluck. The tricky part for us has always been keeping that balance between together and apart time. Not letting one out run thee other. Balance is achievable. However, as previously stated you have to be willing to communicate what you want and do not want, when there is too much or not enough together or apart time. Each person needs to be loved differently and as we grow and change our needs change as well. You should never expect your mate to read your mind and automatically know if and when your 'love needs' have changed.

Being spontaneous is also important. So often when folks get into relationships they become entrapped in the montony of the day to day. While in the beginging of relationships we often do the 'just because'. These are the things we do just to see our significant other smile. We have to be conscious not to let those things turn into a case of the 'why should I', the things we can't see the point in doing anymore.

AFTER ALMOST FOUR YEARS TOGETHER EVERYTHINGS IS STILL FUN RARELY GET BORED. SHE AND I SPEND ALOT OF TIME TOGETHER ONLY APART WHEN WE ARE AT WORK BUT STILL WE CALL AND TEXT THROUGH OUT THE DAY. THIS IS NEW TO ME NO OTHER RELATIONSHIP CAN RIVAL THE TIME WE SPEND TOGETHER AND ENJOYING LIFE .SHE IS MY HOMEY AND I LOVE HER. BLESS TO NOT HAVING TO TRY WE JUST DO AND IT WORK.

co-sign. that is a beautiful thing Shyste