A trip into the past often produces very fond memories of activities we did for fun as we were just starting to romance each other on dates. These activities now may seem sort of corny, but often the corny and simple activities we do are the most fun, and bring out the kid in us.
We know that laughter often produces a romantic atmosphere. It’s not all about candlelight dinners. Romance can blossom when we giggle and enjoy ourselves, too. Let’s look at some old-school activities that you and your sweetheart can share:
Romantic Roller Rink Rendezvous
Roller rinks have kept their place in the dating world because they have maintained that same atmosphere of funky fun, right down to the disco ball and flashing lights. The music sets the perfect rhythm to glide across the floor with your sweetie.
It doesn’t matter if you have all the right moves, just wrap your arms around your sweetheart and enjoy your time together skating around and around the rink. A few falls may occur, but the bumps and bruises are well worth it. Many roller rinks offer ‘adults only’ skating time which makes it even easier to concentrate on each other, and your love.
Drive-In and Outdoor Movies
You will have to look around to find a drive-in or outdoor movie, but they are on the rise in many areas. In big cities and small towns alike, old drive-in movies are being revamped. The latest craze is the moving outdoor theater. Large vans pull into a town and set up their ‘theater’ in a park. All you need to do is bring your blankets and chairs and settle in for the flick.
Movie dates are always fun but they are more romantic under the stars. Be sure to have warm blankets so you can snuggle underneath and keep warm. Don’t forget to bring your favorite movie snacks like a big bag of popcorn and a giant beverage. If you are fortunate enough to find a drive-in, you’ll want to climb in the back seat so you can get really comfy. Isn’t it great to be able to recreate those first-date feelings with your spouse? That’s the best of both worlds; being with your life-mate and feeling like a kid!
Bowling
If you believe romance starts with a good laugh, then bowling is for you. From the funny shoes to the silly moves, bowling is just plain fun. Make your bowling date competitive with contests between the two of you like a special romantic reward for who gets the first ‘turkey’ (three strikes in a row).
Enjoy classic bowling alley food like hot dogs and pizza. It’s all about recreating a youthful date, so indulge like you did when you were a teenager. You say you’ve never bowled before? Maybe now is the time to let your spouse teach you a few basic moves which requires some real close hands-on methods. You may even want to pretend you can’t bowl just to get a lesson or two from your sweetie!
Ice Skating
A frosty day is romantic all on its own, but add smooth moves on sparkling ice and you have a perfect date. Between turns around the rink, warm up in your spouse’s arms with a cup of hot cocoa.
If you haven’t been on ice skates in a while, you may be spending a bit of time sitting on the ice, but that’s part of the fun, picking each other up. It’s all about having a laugh and snuggling to stay warm. Sounds like romance is in the icy air!
Activities that are reminiscent of dating days from your youth will spark the same feelings you had at that time. Even if you’ve never done an activity like this, just trying something new will make you feel like a kid again. Recreate a simpler time when you and your spouse were just learning about each other and enjoy the romance.
