There are 6 things happy couples do, according to a relationship therapist

1. Micro connections, 2. Check in on each other, 3. Active listening, 4. Loving attention, 5. Show appreciation, 6. Little acts of kindness

Are you really in your happy relationship? It’s a thought that may have crossed your mind at some point or another in a previous relationship, or maybe even with your current partner. Well, if you’re unsure, Kristina Virro, a psychotherapist and couple’s therapist from Ontario, spoke on TikTok about the six things that truly happy couples do in their relationships. ‘There are six small things happy couples do based on my experience as a couple’s therapist,’ said Kristina. ‘I say these things are small but I genuinely believe that the accumulation of them makes a big impact on a relationship.’ It seems it really is the little things that matter (Picture: Getty Images)

1. Micro connections

1. Micro connections, 2. Check in on each other, 3. Active listening, 4. Loving attention, 5. Show appreciation, 6. Little acts of kindness

The first tell-tale sign that Kristina mentions is creating ‘micro moments of connection’. ‘This could be giving each other a good morning kiss or giving each other a hug before the other person leaves for work,’ she said (Picture: Getty Images)

2. Check in on each other

1. Micro connections, 2. Check in on each other, 3. Active listening, 4. Loving attention, 5. Show appreciation, 6. Little acts of kindness

The second indicator is if you ask your significant other how their day has been. She adds: ‘It’s really easy to forget to check in on one another when you just get lost in the hustle and bustle of life.’ This could be particularly true if you live together and sometimes take each other’s time for granted (Picture: Getty Images)

3. Active listening

1. Micro connections, 2. Check in on each other, 3. Active listening, 4. Loving attention, 5. Show appreciation, 6. Little acts of kindness

Number three is a big one, and you may be guilty of neglecting a time or two: active listening. ‘This means giving your undivided attention, asking questions and putting away your phone – huge impact,’ Kristina said (Picture: Getty Images)

4. Loving attention

1. Micro connections, 2. Check in on each other, 3. Active listening, 4. Loving attention, 5. Show appreciation, 6. Little acts of kindness

The fourth thing truly happy couples do is ‘giving each other loving attention and physical attention outside of sex’, according to Kristina. These include ‘things like hand holding, back scratches and playing with your partner’s hair’ (Picture: Getty Images/Westend61)

5. Show appreciation

1. Micro connections, 2. Check in on each other, 3. Active listening, 4. Loving attention, 5. Show appreciation, 6. Little acts of kindness

‘Number five is showing appreciation. “Thank you for unloading the dishwasher today”, “thank you for picking our son up from school”,’ Kristina said. ‘It’s just about creating a loving, kind culture in your home.'’ Last but certainly not least, happy couples will do ‘thoughtful things from a place of generosity’ (Credits: Getty Images)

6. Little acts of kindness

1. Micro connections, 2. Check in on each other, 3. Active listening, 4. Loving attention, 5. Show appreciation, 6. Little acts of kindness

Last but certainly not least, happy couples will do ‘thoughtful things from a place of generosity. 'Bring your partner a cup of coffee in the morning, leave them a little love note,’ Kristina added. She also shared more ways you can create moments of connection with your partner. One way is to take joint work breaks if you both work from home, to allow you to spend time together (Picture: Getty Images)

1. Micro connections, 2. Check in on each other, 3. Active listening, 4. Loving attention, 5. Show appreciation, 6. Little acts of kindness

Complimenting your partner may seem like an obvious one, but Kristina says the more specific the compliment the better. And lastly, sending a simple ‘thinking of you’ text during the day is another way to show your partner you really care (Picture: Getty Images)

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