TELL TRINNY: 'Netflix is killing our romance' - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Life TELL TRINNY ‘ Netflix is killing our romance’ By You Magazine - July 1, 2018 My relationship with my other half has lost its spark. We’ve been dating for three years and recently moved in together. I love him but our day-to-day routine – household tasks, watching Netflix night after night – is starting to feel quite humdrum. I miss the excitement of our early days. What would you do, Trinny? Kate, Cheltenham Steve Schofield There are many reasons why a relationship can feel stale – routines are easy to fall into and sometimes, after a hard day, tuning into the latest TV show can seem preferable to tuning into our partner. At times like this it is good to remember why we fell in love in the first place. Ask yourself, what was it about him? Is it still there? If it is, work on some couple time that doesn’t involve the TV. However, I do wonder if it is you that feels stale and if perhaps it’s time to make more of an effort for yourself? Exercise, do things that make you feel good and get back some of your old spark. The bonus is that we all like being around people who have a positive vibe and that in itself can remind someone of why they fell in love with us. Wear lipstick for supper, wash your hair even when you feel it’s only your partner so why bother? You’re doing it for you, too. And don’t forget to talk – remind each other how invested you are in your ups and downs, career path or new project. Consider letting go of trying to rekindle the early thrilling days of your courtship – a long term relationship brings other benefits, such as security and comfort. Instead, focus on finding ways to be intimate. Touch is so important. Do you cuddle when you watch TV or kiss each other goodnight? It’s easy to grow apart in bed, but that’s the place where we need to feel the closest. But if you can’t shake off your ‘rut’ mindset, instead of making things exciting again, you need to assess how strong your relationship really is. My wear-forever classics Bright, bold and with pearly cuffs, this Zara jumper goes with everything and, because it’s slightly stretchy, it fits all body types. £19.99, zara.com I am loving this maxi dress. It’s made of jersey and has the added comfort of a built-in bra. £169, meandem.com I can’ t travel without… Anya Hindmarch’s in-flight cases are clear so I manage to get through security with minimum fuss. £195, anyahindmarch.com The Foreo Luna Play Facial Cleansing Brush is an utter delight. It has the thrust of the full-size version and enough power for 100 uses. £29, currentbody.com Cosmedix Rescue+ Balm & Mask is the best barrier against dry cabin air. My skin is plumped up like a baby’s when the plane lands. £54.67, wimpoleaesthetics.co.uk Wearing dove grey when I’m flying makes me happy. My grey cashmere Zara blanket always goes in my hand luggage. £79.99, zarahome.com This really inspired me Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shuttersto​ck ‘I love it when I learn from the people who work for me’. That’s what Sarah Wood, the CEO of tech company Unruly, said when asked what she loves about her job. One of Debrett’s top 500 influential people in Britain, she is definitely someone to listen to. To contact Trinny, email [email protected] or send a message via YOU’s Facebook page. For more on Trinny, go to trinnylondon.com. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Everything we know about The Crown season 5 Aldi s exercise equipment is on sale with up to 50% off The best Halloween events for 2022 across the UK Popular in Life The You magazine team reveal their New Year s resolutions December 31, 2021 Susannah Taylor The TLC tools your body will love January 23, 2022 How to stop living in fear February 6, 2022 Susannah Taylor My pick of the fittest leggings February 27, 2022 Women’ s Prize for Fiction 2022 winner announced June 17, 2022 These BBC dramas are returning for a second series June 30, 2022 Susannah Taylor gives the lowdown on nature s little helper – CBD April 17, 2022 The baby names that are banned across the world April 27, 2022 The Queen has released her own emojis May 26, 2022 Sally Brompton horoscopes 27th June-3rd July 2022 June 26, 2022 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved