Saying Yes, & Embracing a Youthful Spirit: Keeping Love Alive Through Openness & Play
- Sally Cross
- Apr 10
- 2 min read
By Sally Cross, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach.
In the world of long-term love and intimacy, it’s easy to fall into the rhythm of routine. We get comfortable — and comfort is beautiful — but when comfort turns to autopilot, connection can quietly slip through the cracks.
This is where the power of YES and a youthful spirit can breathe life back in.
💬 Saying YES – To More Than Just Consent.
We often talk about consent in the context of sex and intimacy — and yes, enthusiastic consent is crucial. But beyond that, saying YES is also about saying yes to life, yes to joy, yes to connection.
It’s about meeting your partner with presence. Yes, I see you. Yes, I hear you. Yes, I’m here with you. Yes, I’m open to learning, growing, laughing together.
It’s a soft but powerful energy — one that turns “going through the motions” into intentional, embodied connection.
Try it: next time your partner suggests something light, playful, or spontaneous — say yes. Notice how your body feels when you shift from hesitation to openness.
🌟 Rekindling a Youthful Spirit.
This isn’t about being younger — it’s about being young at heart. A youthful spirit brings lightness into love. It invites:
Playfulness in conversation
Curiosity in the bedroom
Laughter in the small, silly moments
And freedom to not take everything so seriously
When was the last time you flirted with your partner — not for a result, but just because it’s fun? Or tried something new together? Or let go of the day's stress just long enough to have a spontaneous cuddle, dance, or moment of mischief?
Relationships thrive when we remember that connection isn’t only built in deep talks and serious moments — it’s also in shared laughter, silly banter, and tiny adventures.
🧡 Bringing YES and Playfulness into Your Relationship.
Here are a few simple ways to reawaken these energies:
Yes to date nights — even if it’s just 30 mins on the sofa with phones off.
Yes to touch — hugs, hand-holding, back rubs for no reason at all.
Yes to novelty — a new dish, a new position, a new playlist to make out to.
Yes to yourself — your pleasure, your voice, your inner spark.
Say yes to the moment, to connection, to rediscovering each other over and over again.
🌿 Support to Reconnect
If you’re feeling a little disconnected from your YES — or if the weight of life has dulled that youthful spark — you’re not alone. It happens. And it doesn’t mean anything’s broken.
As an Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Therapeutic Coach, I offer a warm, confidential space to gently explore what’s been lost or locked away — and support you in finding your way back to deeper intimacy, connection, and joy.
💌 If you're ready to say yes to more ease, more laughter, more love — reach out for a free discovery call. Let's reignite the spark, together.
Because love isn’t just something we fall into — it’s something we nurture, play with, and say yes to… over and over again. 💖
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