[header] How to make a relationship work [title] Decide to love. [step] Infatuation is typically what sparks loving relationships. Then the excitement fades and warm feelings diminish unless both partners make conscious efforts to renew their feelings for one another. 
[substeps] Once love is established in a relationship, actively expressing love to each other will maintain and increase the loving feelings in both partners. On the other hand, not expressing love sometimes hurts the bond you share with your partner.