Man says every couple needs to do 'teeth brushing' activities to keep the romance alive

A healthy and long-lasting relationship requires constant efforts from both partners. Trust, mutual respect, honesty and most importantly small gestures help strengthen romantic bonds. On a related note, content creator Jola Jovani (@jola.jovani) highlighted this profound truth through a video featuring her husband Russell (@russell_evi) on Instagram. In the wholesome video, the husband explains why his "toothbrush-type activity" is important to keep the spark in romantic relationships alive. 

"It's something you do routinely because if you stop, it leads to relationship gingivitis," Russell explained as his loving wife asked him to share what the toothbrush-type activity means in the context of a relationship. The man then went on to list two things that keep love and admiration between partners intact and their romance evergreen. "For us, we never stop flirting or being playful. The moment this stops we start to feel like house managers or business partners as opposed to being a couple," the man added, highlighting the importance of communication in relationships. Further, Russell shared yet another simple yet powerful technique to foster romantic bonds.

He emphasized how even consistent small gestures can beautifully revive bonds and preserve emotional connections. "The other thing is that we date regularly and dating does not have to stop after marriage. And most importantly, it does not have to be fancy or expensive but needs to be an intentional activity or you focus on each other," Russell added. Citing an example of running errands together, he effectively explained how it can be a great way to connect but it can't be called a date. "The primary activity there is completing tasks and not making your partner feel special," the man concluded.

Besides, Jovani also shared her opinion on what the couple called "toothbrush type activity" and wrote, "We call it teeth brushing type activity because you cannot just do it once and be done with it. It requires regular upkeep otherwise there is deterioration. Flirting and dating increase positive regard towards your partner and connection. Studies show that relationship satisfaction also has an impact on communication whereby the relationship can withstand imperfect communication or sees more general positive sentiment which in turn further increases connection," in the caption.

The video resonated with many people on the platform and evoked heartwarming responses from the netizens. For example, @emma-janeparry commented, "One small correction: change 'dating doesn’t have to stop after marriage' to 'dating shouldn’t stop after marriage.'" @imagined wrote, "Pretty much every relationship advice I find has to do with cognitive functioning which sucks when both partners have ADHD." @adammoore commented, "Yep, I needed this years ago. Hopefully whoever needs it right now sees it."

In conclusion, Russell and Jovani 's video reinforces how gestures like consistent flirting and regular dates maintain a thriving relationship. The couple's insights serve as a reminder that love requires continuous care and endless attention to stay enduring. On a similar note, Fely Morrison (@felymorrison75) shared a lovely video on TikTok, reflecting the secret behind their happy marriage of 50 years. From grocery shopping to eating and sleeping together, the adorable couple shared how they are inseparable at all times. "We do shopping together. We go to the grocery [store] together. We sleep together and we eat together. We do everything together," Morrison added. 

You can follow Jola Jovani (@jola.jovani) and Russell (@russell_evi) on Instagram for more relationship content.