The Secret Currency of Lasting Passion
- Gregory Loewen
- Aug 26
- 2 min read

Here’s the truth: passion doesn’t disappear because time passes. Passion fades when we stop paying attention to the little things.
That’s why I like to talk about something I call Desire Deposits. Think of them as the small but powerful ways you “invest” in your relationship every single day. A Desire Deposit could be a playful glance, a cheeky text, making your partner’s coffee just the way they like it, or simply brushing your hand across their back as you pass them in the kitchen. They’re not about sex directly—they’re about fueling the spark that makes sex natural, exciting, and alive.
It’s easy to underestimate these little gestures. But they’re like money in the bank. Every one of them builds up your balance of love, trust, and attraction. And just like in finance, the magic happens with accumulation. Desire Deposits compound over time. A quick wink today might lead to a kiss tonight, and maybe something much hotter tomorrow.
And here’s the other thing—they protect you. Life gets stressful. Work piles up, kids demand attention, health dips, or you just feel tired. If your relationship account is empty, stress can push you apart. But if you’ve been making regular deposits, you have reserves to draw from. That little reservoir of love and attention makes your relationship resilient.
So how do you actually make these deposits? It doesn’t take a lot of effort. It just takes intention. Send a playful text in the middle of the day. Do a small act of care, like warming up their side of the bed. Give them a long hug that lingers just a little. Whisper something flirtatious in their ear before leaving the house. Or create tiny rituals—morning coffee together, evening walks, or laughing over an inside joke that only the two of you get.
Now, just like a bank account, you can also make withdrawals without realizing it. Taking your partner for granted is one. Only giving attention when you want sex is another. Neglecting affection outside the bedroom drains the account fast. And the biggest mistake? Depositing in the wrong “currency.” Some people crave words, others crave touch, and others feel it most through actions. If you don’t know what your partner values most, your deposits might not land.
But here’s the beauty—Desire Deposits aren’t about keeping score. They’re about keeping your relationship charged with love and erotic energy. They remind us that intimacy isn’t just what happens in the bedroom—it’s built moment by moment, in glances, touches, words, and laughter.
So let me leave you with this: passion doesn’t fade because love gets older. It fades when the account runs empty. Keep making those Desire Deposits, and your relationship won’t just survive—it will deepen, expand, and grow more delicious over time.
What’s one Desire Deposit you can make today?








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