Keeping the relationship alive is simpler than you think. All it takes are a few of these couple-things that are best done together, for each other!
Ask any happy couple what their secret to a successful relationship
is and they will probably tell you that it takes plenty of effort to get
to where they are. But what does that even mean? What does it mean when
they say it “takes effort”?
Well, for one, you can’t just sit at home on the couch, night after
night, and expect your relationship to blossom. You can’t snap at each
other, forget special occasions, be disloyal, and not communicate with
your partner, and expect to have a happy and healthy relationship.
That’s where effort comes in; you need to put in the work every day to
keep the spark alive.
Contrary to what some people may tell you, it isn’t hard to do so—at
all. If you love your partner and enjoy spending time together, there’s
no reason why keeping the relationship alive should feel like hard work.
Planning date night shouldn’t feel like a chore. Surprising your lover
with a foot massage after work shouldn’t bother you. At the end of the
day, you should feel happy doing things with and for your lover. If you
don’t, then it may be time to rethink your relationship.
16 couple-things to do together
In case you’re stuck, here are 16 adorable things that you can do
with your loved one to build intimacy, strengthen the relationship, and
stay in love.
#1 Cook for each other. By now, you should know what
your lover’s favorite meal is, so why not make it a point to learn how
to make it? It doesn’t have to be perfect, as long as it’s edible. Your
partner will appreciate the effort, especially if you’re not someone
who’s usually in the kitchen. Even better, make an evening of it and
cook a three-course meal together.
#2 Use pet names. Giving each other pet names is
simply adorable. From the basic “honey” and “babe” to something more
meaningful, it’s up to you what you want to call each other.
#3 Pick up a skill. It’s cute when couples learn
something new together. From salsa dancing to cooking classes, do
something fun, memorable, and beneficial together. A great idea is
signing up for a couple’s massage course. Who wouldn’t want to date a
licensed masseuse?
#4 Participate in a sport. The couple that works out
together, stays together. By motivating each other to stay fit,
healthy, and hot, you’ll sweat it out instead of parking your ass on the
couch. Instead of being boring gym buddies, participate in an outdoor
sport together. Rock climbing, hiking, and biking are great examples.
#5 Establish date night. Pick at least one day a
week and dedicate it to date night. It doesn’t have to be something
extravagant. Even staying home and ordering takeout counts, as long as
you spend that time together.
#6 Have a naked day. Everyday is naked day at my
house, but of course, it’s up to you how often you want to implement
this. You’ve already seen each other naked and feel comfortable with one
another, so implementing a whole day, evening, or night dedicated to
hanging out sans clothes is definitely something fun to do. Don’t feel
comfortable with your body? Refer to point #4.
#7 Take an impromptu trip. Taking vacations is super
important in a relationship, but why not spice it up a little and head
off on an impromptu trip? You can also surprise your partner by leaving
them a mysterious note saying, “Pack your bags for the weekend and meet
me at the train station at 6pm. Don’t be late.”
#8 Organize a “staycation.” Book a weekend stay at a
lovely hotel and roll around in bed all day and night, order room
service, enjoy a night out on the town, and don’t worry about driving
home after a drink or two.
#9 Dress each other for a week. I did this with my
partner and was surprised at how fun it was. We were challenged to dress
each other for a week and we did just that. He picked out what I had to
wear and vice versa. It lets your partner know that you care and trust
them enough to dress you without making a fool of you.
#10 Indulge in surprises. Don’t wait for a special
occasion to treat your lover. Buy little gifts, put chocolates on the
pillow, or dedicate a love song to them on the radio. Surprises are
adorable and will be greatly appreciated.
#11 Have a spa day. Pick a free day and spend it
pampering each other at home. Massage one another, take a bath together,
put on a face mask, give him a pedicure, give her a foot rub, and make
love whenever you feel like it.
#12 Go skinny dipping. Whether you head to a naked
beach for this or decide to privately do it at a nearby lake in the
middle of the night, skinny dipping isn’t just for teenagers looking for
a thrill.
#13 Enjoy breakfast in bed. You can mix yogurt,
oats, honey, coconut flakes, milk, and fruit in a mason jar and leave it
overnight in the fridge to be busted out the next morning. As a hot
entree, a veggie scramble with a side of sliced avocado and toast won’t
take more than 5 minutes to make. Serve with coffee and juice. Prep the
ingredients the night before to keep things simple.
#14 Remake your first date. Take a walk down memory
lane and recreate your first date. Whether that means getting hot and
wild in the club or prim and proper at a fancy restaurant, do whatever
you can to remake that special day.
#15 Plan a picnic. If the weather is great, pack a
simple picnic and head off on an excursion with your partner. Instead of
choosing the usual suspects, glam it up by packing champagne, real
glasses, cheese, and a fruit platter.
#16 Conquer a mountain. This idea is more
challenging than cute, but just imagine the adorable selfies you’ll
have. Even better than that, conquering a mountain will give you a
chance to build unbelievable memories with the love of your life.
There are a myriad of cute couple-things that you can do with
your partner to strengthen your relationship and keep the flames of
passion alive. Remember: it’s not about how much money you spend, but
how much time you spend together.
