Useful Goals for Healthy and Fun Relationships in 2025

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You may have rung in the new year with intentions to eat healthier, excel in your career, or start a new hobby. These are all amazing resolutions, but have you considered adding some relationship goals to your list? Those in healthy relationships, whether romantic or platonic, may feel so content with their loved ones that they forget that these relationships take constant care for them to continue thriving. Or, maybe you are in a bit of an unhealthy relationship or friendship and have been avoiding the idea of working on it due to intimidation or anxiety. No matter your reason, 2025 is the perfect time to set goals for your relationship, and we’re here to guide you along the way!

Goals for those in a romantic relationship

• Make “date night” a weekly/monthly priority. 

Our lives can all get busy, and you may not have time for a weekly or monthly date night with your partner. Maybe you’ve gotten comfortable cozying up on the couch next to each other every night while you both have time to unwind. This can be great quality time, but sometimes planning something more special can help keep the spark alive in your relationship. Take turns planning date nights every week or month (whichever is easiest for both of your schedules). These date nights can be simple, like cooking a new recipe together that you’ve both wanted to try or going for a walk in the park. Or, they can be more elaborate, like taking a day trip to a place you’ve always wanted to visit, or taking a dance class together.

• Work together during disagreements before they turn into arguments. 

It’s important to remember that even during disagreements, you and your partner are on the same team. This can be easy to forget during a heated argument. So, this year, set an intention to remind yourself that you must work together to find a solution before the disagreement turns into a larger argument. This could look like taking a few minutes to cool down when emotions start to heighten, setting boundaries respectfully, hugging each other amid your discussion, or even just speaking about your goal to work together aloud. 

• Learn 10 new things about your partner. 

Those in long-term relationships may find it impossible to learn something new about their partner, but there is always something to learn. Discovering new things about your partner can be eye-opening and bring the two of you closer. Is there an area of their life that they don’t talk about as much as others? Maybe it’s the sport they played in middle school, their first-ever job, or a niche college story. It can even be something as small as their favorite episode of a TV show. 

• Start a new hobby together. 

This can be a great way to spend quality time together while learning something new! Think about your and your partner’s interests and pick a hobby that suits them. If you’re both sporty, consider playing pickleball. If you’re both creative, take a painting class. If you both love food, try a new recipe together every week. The possibilities are endless! 

• Get closer with your partner’s family and/or friends. 

It’s important to make an effort to get to know your partner’s loved ones. Maybe you’ve introduced yourself to their friends and family, but haven’t really taken the time to really know them. 2025 is the perfect time to do this! Have longer conversations with their family members, or suggest tagging along to a plan with friends!

Goals for those who are single and looking for a partner

• Go on at least 1 date a month. 

This may seem like a lot, but you might be surprised by just how many people would love to go on a date with you. These dates can be something super quick, like meeting for coffee. Or they can be more standard, like a dinner date. You may just meet the one you’re looking for—all you need to do is commit to this goal and put yourself out there!

• Create a dating app profile. 

Speaking of putting yourself out there—dating apps are the perfect way to do this. Apps are especially helpful for those who are on the shyer side or who don’t have a lot of time to go out and mingle in real life. 

• Stop ghosting. 

It can be tempting to just stop replying to a potential romantic interest after you’ve decided you don’t mesh with them. This seems like the easy way out, instead of risking hurting their feelings with your honesty. However, ghosting them will likely hurt their feelings more than if you simply told them you’re not a match and may create some bad blood between you two. It’s always better to lead with honesty and respect! 

• Work on your relationship anxiety. 

If you are struggling with dating due to your anxiety about relationships, you aren’t alone. Many people struggle with this, and it can negatively affect your self-esteem. This year, work on your relationship anxiety by strengthening your sense of self-love, journaling about the root cause of your feelings, and maybe even seeing a professional therapist who can help guide you. 

• Stay open-minded. 

If you aren’t finding any luck dating your usual “type,” don’t be afraid to go on a date with someone you usually wouldn’t go for. Stay open-minded and you may be surprised by how much you like them!

Goals for those who are looking to strengthen their friendships:

• Call a long-distance friend at least once a month. 

Don’t just let this friendship die out because of lack of effort. This year, take the extra step to check in with this long-distance friend and schedule and phone call or Facetime every month or so. This can strengthen your relationship and add to your support system—and, it’s always fun to catch up with a friend you don’t get to see often!

• Confront your friend instead of ignoring the issue. 

All friends have disagreements from time to time. Many of these disagreements go ignored, which can create a sense of resentment between the two of you. Instead of pushing it under the rug, make an effort to speak honestly with your friend about how a situation made you feel, and work toward a solution. 

• Work toward a goal together. 

Friends can be amazing motivators. If you and your friend share a common goal for the year, commit to working on it together! For example, if you and your friend both want to get back in shape, sign up for a gym membership and set up a schedule so you can work out together. This not only helps hold each other accountable, but it’s great quality time and bonding for both of you!

• Show your appreciation. 

A great way to strengthen a friendship is by showing them what they mean to you. You can show this by telling them, writing them an appreciative note or text, or getting them a small gift to show your gratitude. 

• Introduce 2 friends who haven’t met. 

Introducing friends who will likely mesh well will increase the likelihood of you all spending time together. It also may lead to them introducing you to one of their friends you haven’t met, which may broaden your friend group and social circle! 

We hope these ideas for goals were helpful and inspiring for your 2025. With hard work and dedication, you can complete these goals and strengthen your relationships with your loved ones! 

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