Just like Rihanna, I put on a sexy outfit before my fiancé gets home
RIHANNA recently revealed in an interview with Vogue that she always wants to look good when her partner ASAP Rocky comes home.
The mother of two said: “You still have to keep it together because when Rocky comes home I don’t want to watch caughtyou know?”
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Yes Rihanna! Said it like a true lyrical genius.
My partner Aaron and I shared an incredible 14 years together.
He’s 31, and I’m 29, and I’m proud to say that I’ve spent almost my entire adult life by his side.
We recently got engaged and the question everyone keeps asking is, “What’s the secret to keeping the spark alive?”
Besides the usual pillars of trust, respect and honesty – important but a bit boring – our relationship thrives on the magic of appearance, which means we both look presentable, smell fresh and try to be the best versions of ourselves at all times .
So my answer is always, “I do my best to look good when he comes home.”
That’s why I completely resonate with Rihanna
I don’t believe anyone who says they wouldn’t mind if their partner ‘let go’.
And to those who are offended, I roll my eyes.
I believe it’s all about the maintenance, and why not?
You’ll never catch me without a manicure and pedicure.
I focus heavily on my skin care.
The last thing I would want is to look like Frankenstein without makeup.
And that’s why I regularly book facials and spend a fortune on potions and lotions.
Other essentials? Always waxing, doing my eyebrows, having semi-permanent makeup, having perfume for home and perfume for ‘going out’, and never being seen in dirty clothes.
So why tempt them by not making an effort? I believe this stops the wandering eyes
Yasmin Harisha
Even if I’ve been lounging all day, I freshen up and get dressed in a nice slinky outfit, matching fitted loungewear or even my silk pajamas before my partner gets home.
Why would he want to see a drooling mess after a hard day’s work?
It means that we are always up for a romantic evening, the spark is always there and the passion is certainly alive. It hasn’t changed since we first met.
Sure, there are hungover days where you wake up looking severely dehydrated and malnourished, but at least it’s a well-manicured mess.
And let’s be clear, he follows the rules too.
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He keeps his hands manicured, his face shaved and gets regular haircuts.
How can you imagine someone who makes no effort to be clean, fit, healthy and well-groomed?
This effort is not just for appearances; it is better for a healthy relationship.
It’s common for people to worry about being cheated on, even those of us in the most secure, committed relationships.
I feel like there is no better feeling than knowing that your partner still likes you like he did in the beginning
Yasmin Harisha
So why tempt them by not making an effort? I believe this stops the wandering eyes.
It means that when we go out together, we are confident.
And ultimately, this means we do more things together and enjoy spending quality time and being in each other’s company.
The most important thing is that we still like each other – and that keeps the spark alive.
No one ever feels handsome when they’re “busted,” as Rihanna says.
And personally, I feel like there’s no better feeling than knowing that your partner still likes you like he did in the beginning.
Take a bow, Rihanna, I agree with you.
Why putting effort into your appearance helps keep the spark alive
By Georgie Culley, The Sun Newspaper’s sex and relationships expert
When you are in a relationship, it is so important that you make an effort with your appearance and not let it slide.
Once you get too comfortable with someone, it’s a slippery slope to becoming roommates instead of lovers.
In fact, research shows that women feel sexier – and more in the mood – when they feel good about themselves.
From wearing sexy lingerie to smelling good and even wearing all make-up, these are all psychological ‘feel good’ things.
They can boost your self-esteem and body image. Feeling good about the way you look can translate into a more confident attitude.
Sexy lingerie can evoke a feeling of empowerment and control over one’s own body and sexuality.
And never underestimate the importance of a good scent, it is a real aphrodisiac.
Research also shows that men respond to visual sexual stimuli, such as naughty nudity, porn or sexy lingerie.
So if you want to keep that romance alive, lounging around in an unsexy robe and granny pants probably won’t cut it.
