Dear Diary,
I’m writing this article now to tell people how to use a journal in their relationship. While this isn’t totally common, it is a good way to vent, record and remember various parts of a relationship. Many people don’t understand the power of the written word, but it can actually make a relationship better. Do you think I should tell them Diary? Okay, I guess I will…
Using the journal to rant
A journal serves many purposes, and one of them may be to get out your rage in an argument. Rather than yelling, hitting, or throwing, you can simply write down your feelings and then re-read them. Believe it or not, the re-read may reveal that you are actually wrong in the argument, or it may make you see how stupid the whole thing really is. By getting it down on paper, you can relieve yourself of a lot of stress. Don’t bottle things up inside because that will only lead to trouble. Use the journal to vent instead.
Recording good moments in the journal
If you have a nice date or a special moment in your relationship, write it down. This can be a great reference point when you are trying to plan something special in the future, like a proposal or a party. By having it all written down, you can read back from time to time and remember the special times that you may have forgotten. First moments in a relationship are always so precious, and it’s nice to treasure them as they should be treasured. You’ll end up a lot happier if you can look back and smile about days gone by.
Marking special dates in the journal
If you come across a special day that you want to remember, save a spot in the back of the book to write it down. That way you have a quick timeline to look at. This may include birthdays, anniversaries, and significant events in your relationship in general. If you ever want to know when something happened (for argument’s sake or just to know), simply flip to the back of the book and see what happened and when it happened.
Jotting down dreams in a journal
This might be something that you want to do for your life in general. Your dreams are a manifestation of your subconscious thoughts. Thus if you have a dream that involves your partner, you need to record it somehow. You might not know what the dream means, but it could hold pertinence later. Don’t just assume you’re going to remember.
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