How to Strengthen Your Relationship at Home
Relationships thrive on connection, but between busy schedules and constant distractions, it's easy for distance to creep in. Creating intentional moments to reconnect doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Here are five simple ways to build closeness with your partner from the comfort of your couch.
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Create a 15-minute Reconnection Slot
Once a week, set aside 15 minutes of device-free time to help you switch from "logistics mode" to "lover mode". Looking into each other's eyes—rather than into your phone screens—will allow you to give each other your full, direct attention. No interruptions. No distractions. Just the two of you.
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Ask Better Questions
Surface-level chats only go so far—research shows that happier people don't only talk more often, they also have more substantial conversations. Asking deeper questions—like the ones in our Couple's Question Game: Connection Edition—helps you rediscover your partner's inner world and keeps your relationship strong.
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Make Date Night a Ritual
Date nights aren't just nice-to-have moments; they are a vital part of staying close in a relationship. But research shows that not all date nights are created equal—it's the dates that combine novelty with meaningful opportunities for connection that produce the strongest long-term benefits. That's where products like Date Night Unlocked come in: its 30 sealed challenges make it easy to commit to spontaneous nights without the chore of having to organize them.
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Keep Curiosity Alive
Intimacy thrives on curiosity. Why? All of us change constantly. Your job as a partner is to find out who your partner is today, in the present, rather than relying on past assumptions based on who they were when you met. That means asking about their dreams, fears, hopes, and fantasies, instead of just whether they remembered to buy more toilet paper. Need a little help? The Couple's Question Game: Bedroom Edition encourages flirty conversations about everything from your deepest desires to your wildest fantasies.
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Focus on the Physical
Physical touch isn't only a way of expressing and showing love; it also increases well-being. Whether it's holding hands on the couch, a back rub at bedtime, or a longer-than-usual kiss in the kitchen when you get back from work, prioritizing touch in everyday moments is another way of improving both your physical health and the health of your relationship. Try asking, "What kind of physical connection would excite you tonight?"
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Plan Pleasure
It's a myth that scheduling intimacy takes the romance out of it. Actually, anticipation can be thrilling, and helps to build flirty energy between you throughout the day. Research also shows that the anticipation of something positive—not just the experience itself—contributes to happiness. In other words, think of planning your passion as part of intimacy itself, not a means to an end. Sit down with your partner and choose one time in the next seven days for intimacy. It can be as simple as marking the calendar or as playful as hiding a note in their bag.
Pro Tip: Take three cards from a conversation game on your next date to make the night even more meaningful.
FAQs About Our Couples Games
What makes Paired products different from other couples games?
Our card games are created with Paired's Head of Relationships Aly Bullock (MFT), a licensed marriage and family therapist who is dedicated to helping couples build stronger, more fulfilling partnerships. Our question topics have been tested by millions of couples—they told us what actually brings them closer, we listened, and we used the results to create themes and products that build true emotional intimacy.
Are these products different from what's in the Paired app?
Yes! Our physical decks feature fresh questions and challenges inspired by the app experience and the themes we know resonate most with users.
Do I need to play with rules?
Nope! Each product is designed to feel natural—pick a card, follow the prompt, and see where the moment takes you.
Are they good gifts?
Absolutely. They make a meaningful and unique gift for couples of all stages—newly dating, engaged, married, or long-term. They'd also make a great wedding gift or Valentine's treat.
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