We are told to look ahead and not live in the past.
Especially in a relationship setting, nostalgia is not something that’s encouraged.
In fact this is not the only study that has explored this subject.
Here’s what introducing a little bit of nostalgia could do for you and your partner.
Generating positive memories, then, could negate or cancel out the negative feelings in the present."
Conflict is an area many of us struggle with.
In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to get lost in frustration and anger.
The softer mood that nostalgia induces is more amenable to feelings of loyalty and forgiveness."
To help have easy access to old memories when you need them, try placing photos around your home.
Even maintaining a journal is a good way to rekindle old emotions when you need them.
Harnessing from those memories can help you inject some excitement into the present as well.
