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Here are some ways to help you connect with the wisdom of the other side and become completely engaged and fulfilled in your life, including your romantic relationships. Advice from the other side: Each day, schedule alone time where you do something that lights and lifts you up, such as meditating, attending a yoga class, taking a walk outdoors or enjoying a healthy meal. When you take time to plug in and fill your own energy reserves, you won't feel the need to rely on other people to give you a charge, and you'll also have more love to give. 1. Make couple time-Turn off your cell phone, get off Facebook and give your partner your undivided attention. 2. Advice from the other side: Set aside a window of time each day (just 20 minutes works wonders!) where you and your partner can sit free of distractions and energetically "connect." Simply holding hands or giving each other a foot massage are activities that allow for an exchange love. 3. Speak freely. Become mindful of the words you use and choose expressions of loving kindness. Speak words of loving kindness. Give your partner or spouse at least one compliment a day. 4. Give special gifts. In addition to expressing love through words, give your partner physical gifts of love and affection. This isn't about being materialistic; rather, this practice encourages giving meaningful gifts that communicate authentic feelings of love. 5. Be of service. When you set the intention every day to be of service to your partner, not only will your relationship experience a boost, but also your spirit receives a promotion. 6. Recharge your energy. In romantic partnerships it's easy to get lazy, where at different points one person might stop giving at the rate they're receiving. When one person's energy begins to drain another's, this creates an imbalance that can upset, and sometimes break up, the relationship. Relationships thrive between two equals who act as healthy counterbalance to each other. 7. Recognize yourself. Make no mistake. We couple with people who serve as mirrors to us. What you recognize in your partner - both the positive and negative traits - is often a reflection of how we view ourselves. In this way, our romantic relationships help us know ourselves more deeply and can spark big-time spiritual growth.