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Many couples find themselves stuck in a "relationship rut" from time to time.

There are some realistic steps that can be take to help reset a relationship.

Ongoing use of reconnection strategies can help to strengthen a relationship bond long term.

If you feel like your relationship is stuck in a rut, you are not alone. According to Talker Research , a quarter of Americans are in a “relationship rut.” While the study was not a large one (2,000 survey responses), this also reflects my experience as a psychologist. Many of the couples I treat describe feeling as if they are roommates, or even worse.

Specific indicators from the study include fewer romantic gestures or moments (50 percent); less passionate, routine sex (46 percent); and a lack of conversation (41 percent).

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