When was the last time you experienced excitement - a sense of being thrilled or feeling very enthusiastic? Particularly in the early stages of the relationship you are likely to frequently have a sense of excitement. Excitement often feeds on novelty, eagerness, the unknown  and  anticipation.  Excitement is also associated with feeling good. When we are excited we feel mobilised in our body: the heart might be beating faster, we might have butterflies in the stomach or sweaty palms. We are in a state of physical arousal, that is not too dissimilar from feelings associated with anxiety. In the context of dating often excitement can be experienced as anxiety.We can create a feeling of excitement by using visualisation: for example imagine what it feels like to surprise your partner with a gift.Excitement often emerges when you do something that takes you away from your routine. You can consider situations or activities that are different from what you normally do. The Relationship Maze courses:What is your argument style? Find out in our short quiz.Struggling with a lot of conflict and arguments in your relationship? Learn about communicating effectively in our Stop Arguing, Start Loving mini course.Learn everything you always wanted to know about building and maintaining  loving relationships in our comprehensive course The Relationship Maze, starting with understanding yourself in relationships to understanding your partner and understanding what makes for a successful relationship. Related podcasts: Expectations - how you create your own relationship disappointmentI just called to say I love you - How to speak your partner's love language