"The strength of your marriage depends on the choices you make to improve it." (Doug Fields) To help you to CHOOSE each other, rather than other matters that can cause you to eventually drift apart, we have listed the "romantic things you could easily do, but probably
aren't doing!" These are ideas that Doug Fields listed in his book, "Creative Romance" (which sadly, is no longer being published). But we're sharing them with you in this way. Enjoy! Doug writes: "A few of these ideas may be too outrageous for your style. That's okay. developed this list with the hope that each couple would add to or subtract from, to meet individual needs. You may find some ideas to be more thoughtful than romantic. They become romantic when they're accomplished with the right attitude and caring emotions. Even if you don't see the romantic gesture you've been dreaming about, even if the timing isn't perfect, express your appreciation warmly. There are few things that make us feel worse than being rejected after we've made an effort to please. "Also, give some thought to how your spouse might react to these ideas before trying them. Your spouse's state of mind and personality will help you determine whether the attempt is appropriate for your marriage. Whatever you do, be sensitive! Now for the ideas! They are: 1. Sketch your dream house floor plan and talk about each room. 2. Take a bath or shower together. 3. Write a love story of how you met. Get it printed and bound. 4. List your spouse's best qualities in alphabetical order (& share it with him or her). 5. Tour a museum or an art gallery together. 6. Park in a secluded area and kiss each other in your car. 7. Make your own movie scene --stop and kiss on a bridge as the sun is setting 8. Place emphasis on the little changes she makes concerning her appearance. 9. Give your spouse a bath and wash her/his hair. 10. Float on a raft together. 11. Take a stroll together around the block. 12. Take your wife away from the kitchen while she's cooking and "saute" her with kisses. 13. Bring home foods she loves to eat but won't buy for herself. (Don't do this if she's dieting!) 14. Give each other a back rub. 15. Rent a classic love story and watch it while cuddling under blankets. 16. Give your spouse a body massage. 17. Walk through model homes and dream about your next house. Steal a kiss in a closet. 18. Stroll around a nearby lake. 19. Sit in front of the fireplace and talk. 20. Read to one another in bed. 21. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride. 22. Turn the lights down during dinner. 23. Make a surprise call (plus your scheduled calls) to your spouse while you're out of town. 24. Play romantic music in your bedroom. 25. Go swimming in the middle of the night. 26. Shave your wife's legs. 27. Shave your husband's face. 28. Write a poem for your spouse. 29. Run through the sprinklers on a hot day. 30. Look into your spouse's eyes while she/he tells you about her/his day. 31. Make up flattering nicknames for each other. 32. Go the extra mile to please your mate. 33. When you're the one who's correct during a discussion, give your spouse a kiss. Focus on your love rather than on who's right. 34. Tell your spouse, "I'm glad I married you!" 35. Fulfill one of your spouse's fantasies. 36. Hug your husband from behind and give him a kiss on the back of the neck. 37. Stop in the middle of your day and talk to your spouse for 15 minutes. 38. Create your own special holiday. 39. Place your hand on your spouse's leg when you're riding in the car. 40. Send your wife a compliment through on of her friends or colleagues. 41. Ask for an isolated booth in a restaurant. 42. Become your spouse's cheerleader when she's (he's) had a terrible day. 43. Tell your wife (or husband), "I love you because..." (Finish the sentence.) 44. Show your wife affection when she's talking to one of her friends. 45. Sleep in a sleeping bag together. 46. Do something your spouse loves to do, even though it doesn't interest you, 47. Go horseback riding on the same horse. 48. Photocopy a newspaper cartoon and write your own romantic caption. 49. Write out romantic notes leaving them where your spouse will find them. 50. Cut out romantic photos from magazines and write your own messages on them. 51. While driving, pull over for scenic sights and get out of the car to enjoy God's creation. 52. Write your spouse affirming love letters. 53. Mail your spouse love letters instead of leaving them in the house. 54. Feed any type of animal as long as it's not a house pet -- the idea is to get outside together. 55. Build a snowman together. 56. Watch the sun come up or go down. 57. Go fishing together with only one pole. 58. Sit on the same side of a restaurant booth. 59. Spontaneously spend the entire day together away from the house. 60. Picnic by the pond. 61. Give your mate a foot massage. 62. Put on perfume or after-shave before going out. 63. Go skinny dipping. 64. Develop a code word for sex that you can use when you're in a crowd. 65. Buy your husband or wife a new outfit. 66. Sing a song to your spouse. 67. Let go of helium balloons and watch them race each other out of sight. 68. Buy her a stuffed animal. 69. Write "I love you" in the dust around the house instead of complaining about it. 70. Set up a manicure, hairstyling, or mud bath appointment for your spouse. 71. Put together a puzzle on a rainy night. 72. Read a romance novel together. 73. Rent a boat. 74. Take a train ride. 75. Ride bikes in the rain. Comments are closed.
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