As far as traditional dating goes, dinner and movie is probably the number one most popular activity. Dinner provides nourishment and a chance to talk; whereas, the movie provides an opportunity to be together without talking. Some consider movies a waste of time on a date, but I don’t think that has to be the case. If your motivation for a movie is to avoid talking and encourage physical closeness (i.e., the kind of closeness married people enjoy in private), then a movie is not a good idea. However, if you go to a movie with someone you really like, it can simply be a fun activity to … [Read more...]
Five Non-Traditional Ways to Connect with your Sweetie this Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is coming! It’s practically here! Are you counting down the days or are you just hoping to remember once the day is upon you? When Eric and I were newly in love, I’m sure I had Valentine’s Day on my mental radar a bit more than I do now; but, I doubt celebrating it will ever get old. Whether I am thirty-five, fifty-four, or eighty-seven, it will always feel good to be a Valentine. ~smile~ Like other annual celebrations in relationships, we can fall into a rut with how we carry out our Valentine’s Day celebrations. “Dinner and a movie again?”“What? We always do dinner and … [Read more...]
The Importance of Scheduled Time Together and Scheduled Time Apart
When Eric and I first started dating, spending time together was not a challenge. It was as easy as breathing. We did not think in terms of, “Will we see each other today?” We thought, “When will we see each other today?” We knew we would be getting married someday, so spending as much time as possible together seemed like the most natural use of our time. Or was it? A New Love Pitfall When love is new, you often feel like you are walking on air. You cannot believe how good you feel. Bad days at work are quickly forgotten when you see your beloved in the distance. Headaches, car trouble, … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Connect Through Game Nights
It’s FRIDAY! And you know what is more exciting? It is BUNCO night at our church! If you have never experienced Bunco, I hope you will soon. Though Bunco’s roots are founded in nineteenth century England, it has regained popularity in the last several years. It is social game that is completely luck based, but it moves quickly and it allows many people to meet without the awkwardness of small talk. Eric talked to me about the joys of Bunco for years before I tried it; however, once I did play the game, I absolutely loved it! If you are interested in hosting a Bunco night, check out the … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Carving!
In my previous post, Playing Follow the Leader in a Corn Maze, I told you that Eric and I, along with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, went to a pumpkin patch to pick our perfect pumpkins. Unless I was simply too young to remember it, I don’t think I’d ever been to a pumpkin patch before last Saturday. First, we took a hayride up and around a hill to a sea of pumpkins. Picking your own pumpkin is a lot of fun, but if you have issues with indecisiveness, picking the perfect pumpkin in the great pumpkin sea could take some time, so be prepared. ~smile~ Decisiveness is not my gift, but for … [Read more...]