An Easy but Often Overlooked Way to Rekindle Sexual Desire

How a new puppy killed my sex life in my marriage, a painting revived it, and how you can easily reignite the passion in your relationship too.

When I was in Florida in December, I bought a big, colorful painting from an art gallery. In January, I got a new puppy. I had no idea that the puppy would kill my sex life, nor did I imagine the painting would revive it! However, it’s not uncommon for couples’ sex lives to change when they’re busy, stressed, exhausted, or adjusting to life changes. And, it makes sense (in retrospect) that the painting reignited sexual desire in my marriage. If you want to foster intimacy in your relationship long-term or reignite your passion, the tips in this post are easy but often overlooked ways to do it. Let’s dive in!