Relationship Tips
Couple Activities To Do: Reigniting the Spark
At some point in the relationship, it can get too comfortable, boring, and mundane. You’re noticing that interactions with your partner feel a bit distant; the love is there, but somehow, it just doesn’t excite the both of you like it used to. It’s as if the spark is dying.
But there’s absolutely nothing to worry about. Couples and their relationships that go on for long will always experience the mellowing of their excitement. But if you want to bring back the spark and make the connection with your partner even deeper; why not do some couple activities?
Activities For Couples: Reigniting the Spark
Try to find a suitable time when you and your partner have free time; it’s best when both of you have the whole day to yourselves. The activities shouldn’t necessarily be a vacation type; you can do it in the comfort of your home, somewhere by the mountains, or by the mall.
Activities shouldn’t necessarily be strenuous; you can do something light, stress-free, and maybe fulfilling. It all depends on what both of you like, perhaps you can do something challenging, and that way you can both create a core memory. The point of “couple activities” is to enjoy doing things together; there’s nothing to stress about.
If you say that you’re clueless and you don’t know what to do, then don’t worry; here’s a little guide on how to reignite the spark in your relationship. Check out this short list of couple activities you can do:
Cooking
The easiest way to any person’s heart is through their stomach. Food has always been a staple in developing relationships, especially when it’s made with love. Cooking food allows a couple to explore different ways of creating dishes they’re unfamiliar with; it allows people to bond — teaching each other how to handle a knife, measuring ingredients, estimating cooking time, and plating. No matter what the outcome, having fun creating the dish is what matters, thus reigniting the spark.
Arts and Crafts
If you’re familiar with the 1990 movie “Ghost”, you’d know the famous pottery scene. You can watch the snippet and see how loving they look together creating a clay pot. Not everyone’s an artist, but why not try making art with your significant other? Grab some paint, an easel, and a canvas; load up a Bob Ross painting tutorial video and let your imagination run wild.
It can get messy, but that shouldn’t be a problem. Making art allows two people to be intimate with one another; especially when the craft requires two people to accomplish. Collaborative art for couples is known to build better communication and boost the mood from the satisfaction of completing a piece together.
Working Out
Work up a sweat by doing exercises together. Going to the gym and exercising are activities for couples who aim to better both their mind and body. Supporting each other and reaching each other’s goals is a great way to reignite that spark in your relationship. Be each other’s gym buddy.
Studies show that working out and exercising together improves intimacy and mood in the relationship. Building and achieving PRs / Personal Records helps push each other’s capabilities, creating physical growth and connection with each other. Couples who workout together usually find satisfaction from their increased stamina and strength.
Walking Around
Ditch the car, and go for a walk with your partner. Doesn’t matter where you’re heading as long as you’re together, making time for each other. A great benefit of walking with each other in different places is that you get to spend some time with each other while taking things slowly; looking at the surroundings with a different perspective.
You’d be surprised by how different some areas look when you’re driving than walking; so take some time, talk to each other, comment about what’s happening around, stop by some cafes or street food vendors, and walk back home. Not only are you being intimate with each other, but you both are appreciating your surroundings that you’d usually disregard.
It’s the Little Things that Matter
Remember when a negative multiplied by another negative equals a positive? The same concept applies here. If your relationship becomes mundane, sometimes, all you need is something mundane, such as walking around, to reignite that positive spark. Have fun with these couple activities and discover a little more of each other with every activity.
