If you have ever found yourself in the situation where you are trying to
reignite the spark and passion in your marriage, you definitely aren’t
alone. For many married couples who have been together a long time, the
trials and tribulations of life eventually take a toll on the passion
and romance. What often takes precedence is the day-to-day of dealing
with children, aging family members, work, school, illness – you name
it.
Recognizing when it’s time to make your romance a priority is the first step in bringing it back;
and a fun way to start is by setting aside time together without all of
the other distractions. Strengthening your marital bond is centered in
the love you have for one another, that’s where it started after all –
so why not spend some time going back to the core of your relationship?
Not sure how to kick this off? Keep reading for a look at some fresh
date night ideas for long-married couples. These are sure to make you
laugh, love and remind you why you enjoyed each other in the first
place.
1. Go camping. Remember when you were younger and
camping was such a romantic getaway for just the two of you? Try it
again. It’s an inexpensive way to spend some serious one-on-one time
together.
2. While you’re at it,
go for a hike. Spending some time out enjoying nature on a beautiful day is one the healthiest and most lovely ways to be together.
3. Head to the theater. Checking out a local play or
musical can be so much fun – and, it’s totally different than the
typical date night. Add some dinner and drinks after the show and you
have one great night.
4. Get tickets to a concert – maybe something that’s a blast from your past?
5. Have a picnic. Head to the beach or your local park to lay in the warm sun and enjoy a simple, yet lovely picnic together.
6. Go for a drive. Remember when you were young and
you would drive and drive just so you wouldn’t have to end your time
together. Try that again – a drive through the country is incredibly
relaxing.
7. Take a ballroom dancing or salsa class. While you
might really have to twist your hubby’s arm on this one, not only is
dancing romantic, but you’ll really have to work as a team to get this
stuff down. It’s challenging! Signing up for a round of classes will
give you a reason to head out on that weekly date night.
8. Volunteer at a soup kitchen together. You’ll feel so good about doing something for others and will be such an excellent reminder of what a great team you make.
9. Head to a museum. For a quiet stroll and some time to merely be together.
And above all, something JR and I like to keep in mind is that the
most important thing is carving out time for each other, even if it’s
just a half hour for a cup of coffee to catch up with each other as
husband and wife, no matter what else is demanding your time. Do you
make time for date nights? How do you keep the spark and connection
going?
Keep doing
Angelika
(credit: L.R.)