As we go about our daily lives, progress in our careers, manage our social lives and juggle the million-and-one extra responsibilities we’re expected to uphold, it can often feel like our relationships take the back seat.

We all know how important it is to schedule quality, one-on-one time with our significant other if we want to build a successful relationship – whether we’re jumping on the trend of micro-dating or attempting to gain control of our busy social schedules – but have you ever considered how to make the most of that quality time once you’ve found a moment together?

We’ve already considered the benefits of employing mindfulness when it comes to our relationships, but according to new research, there’s a new technique of mindful dating which we should all be employing if we want to make the most of the quality time we spend with our partner.

The name of this fantastic new approach? Savouring. According to a 2019 study by two psychologists called To Have And To Savor, the practice of savouring – defined as the “tendency to attend to and enjoy previous, current and future positive events” – could help us to enjoy greater relationship satisfaction and in turn help us to create a more successful, happy connection with our partner. Basically, savouring is a practice by which we make a conscious effort to notice the positive, pleasure-inducing moments of an experience.

Savouring is the mindful dating technique that will help you to make the most of the quality time you spend with your partner