Communication is so important. I find that when we stop communicating well, things go down-hill a little. It's important to talk about things. If there's something they do that bothers you or a way they started acting, it's important to be able to discuss it openly and maturely. Also before those things get out of hand, and one of you ends up blowing up. A lot of times when my attitude and actions are out of line for an extended period of time, I'm not even aware it's happening. I appreciate when my partner points it out so I can apologize and fix it.

yes, communication is a important place to start. I would steer away from the physical part and concentrate on the rest.

Communication and airing everything out and being open with each other

It depends on what caused the break in the first place. Many couples find couples therapy to be very helpful to keep their discussions on track and find the actual root of the problems.

My Man and I have been together for a very long time. We've had to rebuild several times. We relied on lots of talking, spending quiet time together and sex. This worked for us. We're a very physical couple and sex is part of the way we communicate and connect. The worst times we have gone through have been the times with the least sex. So, when we have to rebuild, we talk and have lots of sex.

It's always worked for us.

Good luck to you.