A shared hobby will force you to take a fresh look at your partner and even spark a relationship that has become bogged down in a routine. Try one of the activities we offer on our list and enjoy each other’s company.
Dancing is a special kind of sensual connection, close physical contact and a sea of new emotions. Try passionate tango, bachata or salsa. Neither of you can dance? So much the better: both of you will feel on equal footing. Do not take it as a serious task, just enjoy the new conditions for both of you, funny situations and each other’s successes.
Learn a new language. This is both a difficult and incredibly interesting task. You can immerse yourself in a new culture together: watch films and videos with subtitles, learn new words and practice speaking while discussing interesting topics. You will not be embarrassed in front of each other, because you are equally bad at this language.
Going out for a morning run together, going to the gym or swimming pool, riding a skateboard is always a powerful boost of energy and motivation. It’s harder to skip classes if there is a person nearby who is also studying, right? Do not set yourself the goal of breaking records or pumping up the press, treat it as a general entertainment.
Try making funny videos or taking photos together. This fun activity will bring out a completely different, creative side of your partner. Even if blogging does not become your permanent occupation, it will definitely be an interesting experience for both of you.
Probably, watching movies is the most common activity for a modern couple. However, try not to think of movies as lazy entertainment: pick a genre you don’t know anything about and start exploring it. It is quite interesting to broaden one’s horizons and immerse oneself in, for example, art-house cinema, read reviews of films, learn new terminology, and discuss it with one’s soul mate.
It is worth testing each other in unusual conditions – and hiking is the best thing for this. Pack your backpacks, plan a route for several days and get out of your comfort zone. You will be able to explore new areas together, enjoy the beauty of nature and, of course, overcome difficulties in the form of lighting a fire, cooking on a fire, pitching a tent and finding water. But then you will remember it all with a smile!
It may seem like a bit of an old-fashioned activity, but puzzles have never lost their relevance. Spend a relaxing evening together in this meditative activity in the company of your loved one and a glass of your favorite wine. Putting together big, complex puzzles not only makes the brain work better, but also brings it together beautifully.
Agree to read one book for a certain period of time and discuss the plot together, worry about the characters, guess how the story might end. This is a good way to find new topics of conversation and get to know your partner’s views on different situations.
Playing computer games is a good way to unwind after work and let your emotions run wild. Look for interesting pair games to your taste and arrange home competitions. Do not worry that such games can make you rivals: this will only add spice to the relationship and make you experience new emotions.
Let an ordinary dinner turn into a romantic adventure for both of you. Dress up in original aprons and cook some dish unfamiliar to both of you from the cuisine of the peoples of the world. Or arrange a competition: who will cook your favorite dish the fastest. In any case, do not be discouraged if something does not work out. Think of it as fun and let your imagination run wild.