50 Of The Funniest Or Most Wholesome Anniversary Surprises These People Came Up With

Hopefully, this study helps people manage their expectations of what they want in long-term relationships. According to the authors, companionship love, which is what many couples see as the natural progression of a successful relationship, may just be an unnecessary compromise.

"Couples should strive for love with all the trimmings," Acevedo added. "And couples who’ve been together a long time and wish to get back their romantic edge should know it is an attainable goal that, like most good things in life, requires energy and devotion."

As with most things in life, if you put in the effort, the results will follow. Of course, I'm not saying that commemorating the start of your relationship is meaningless. Nothing that makes you or your partner happy is. But that's just 1 of the 365 days in a year.