Romance in Everyday Events
When you first met, you probably found out you had things in common. Because of that, you became interested in each other. Do you remember some of the more ordinary things you both enjoyed? These are the everyday events that may not seem like a romance in the making, but simple things you liked doing together.
Ask your spouse about what they remember about the things you used to do together that did not involve entertainment. Think of the things you once liked to do on a lazy day that didn’t involve a call to the box office or even a seat at a restaurant. Now that you remember those simple things, take out the newspaper or go online to your local town’s website and see what’s happening around the area. Here are a couple examples just to get you thinking:
Visit Open Houses
Perhaps wandering through perfectly decorated homes is something the two of you enjoy. You get to drive around town alone, spending time in your spouse’s company. When you get to the open house, you are normally treated to some sort of snacks and beverages. You can stroll through interesting homes and get ideas for decorating your own home, or just share thoughts about what you see.
Sometimes these open houses are arranged for a group of homes that are for sale. However, you may also like the open houses set up specifically for the holiday seasons. The glitter and glamour is romantic and will provide you with a nice day or evening that is very inexpensive, but entertaining.
Stroll the Yard Sales
Taking a leisurely stroll around tables of ‘treasures’ may not be everyone’s idea of romance, but if you and your spouse like to hold hands and talk about the old days or possibilities for the new days, then yard sales are the place for you. The whole ‘trash to treasure’ industry is entertaining and popular for a reason. You’ll find just as many people reminiscing about their lives together as you will people purchasing stuff. It’s more like a trip down memory lane than a day of shopping.
Take your biggest vehicle and a pocket full of cash. As you look through the racks and tables, talk to each other about the things you find valuable in your own home, and lives. You might learn something about your spouse, and you could even find something you want to buy!
Discover Each Other in a Bookstore
When couples are looking to reconnect and romance each other, a bookstore is a natural choice. What better way to learn about each other than by watching what books they choose. Romance starts with rediscovery, so seeing what your spouse chooses to read certainly will help in that department.
Sit and share a coffee in a quiet corner away from the crowd. Choose a book of poems and take turns reading them to each other. Pick out a romance novel and pass the book back and forth showing your spouse the sexy passages. You may even learn a thing or two or get a few ideas for later that evening!
How-To Workshops
As simple as this sounds, these little how-to workshops at craft and home improvement stores are fun and usually very inexpensive. Plus, you learn something new! Whether you make a bird house or learn a new painting technique, you’ll have fun doing it together.
There are plenty of opportunities for these how-to workshops but they are especially popular during holidays. You can carve pumpkins, make candy, arrange flowers, or build bird baths, depending on the season. You may even find a new hobby to enjoy with your spouse, which is another romantic idea!
What did you enjoy doing on a lazy day when you first met? For little or no money, you can enjoy those same things once more, reconnect and romance each other all over again.
