- Baby sitters
Arrange for a babysitter, grandparent, or friend
to mind your kids when you plan to have a tryst with your partner.
Try to build it into your regular schedule same time every time
every month. Then either plan an outing or just stay in, just
the two of you. Even if it is only for a few hours, this standing
date will be something you can mark on your calendar. It will
be something that both of you can look forward to.
- Romantic meals
Make ordinary meals seem very special. You
can light candles, even if you are just ordering home delivery
of a pizza. Add a touch of class by pouring something sparkly
and heady into two wine glasses. Place a rose in a vase. BE
sure the TV is turned off. But yes play some soft lilting romantic
music. These simple measures will not cost you much. But they
will bring in so much romance in your lives.
- Pet names
Give each other special names. These sweet
or funny pet names should be uniquely for your use to each other
only. Be aware of the significance of these names and use them
accordingly.
- Outdoor Togetherness
Go for walks together. Hold hands as you walk
along. You could do this even if you are also pushing a stroller
along.
- Naughty nothings
Remember those naughty items of clothing that
you picked up for your honeymoon. Air them out and wear them.
Remember how enticing they were then.
- Romance Collection Jar
This is a cute little idea. Just empty all
your little change and maybe a dollar or two into it this jar
every evening. Once it is full, plan to do something fun with
it. You could go to a restaurant, or attend a stage show and
so on. The simple act of collecting money brings in a feeling
of anticipation.
This is an exciting experience and something
you can really look forward to. So through the days that the
jar is taking to get full you can keep making a list of restaurants,
shows, movies, and so on that both of you would like to try
out. Hang this list next to the jar. It will build up your eagerness
to do things together..
- Romantic ideas
