After the hassle of planning a wedding and starting a new life together, it is important to keep the romance alive, writes Mindy Makuta
The wedding was beautiful and you’ve returned from the honeymoon, but the romance does not need to end there.
You may be married now, the engagement ring shares the fourth finger with a wedding band, and you have done your duty and written all of the thank you notes. Don’t fret; the romance can live on.
First things first, write your wedding anniversary date in each other’s calendars/appointment books.
I know it’s hard to forget the date of your wedding but when a year passes and you get wrapped up in the day-to-day activities, it may slip your mind.
Why not shop for home furnishings together? Even though you received kitchenware, dishes and some decorative items as gifts, your home will likely need furniture, major appliances and other accent pieces.
Make a point of picking out something special, together, that is timeless, like a piece of original art. You will appreciate it after many years of marriage. Buy fun tickets: She could attend a sports event with him and he could see a ‘chick’ flick with her. Make sure to share popcorn or cotton candy. Take dance lessons together: Even if you never learned the steps before the wedding, take a class in salsa. Alternatively, have a weekly coffee/drink break at a local café that works around your job schedules. Maybe you can both get off for half an hour in the mid-afternoon. This is generally a quieter time at most cafés. Read the same book and share your thoughts on it. This may seem silly at first, but it is a great way to relax and to communicate. It’s even better if you buy two copies or borrow two copies from the library so you can read them at the same time! Get cosy with your books. Have a designated ‘couples time’ every week even if you live with the parents or have children. This may coincide with your coffee break, reading time, dinner out or any time the two of you have time to relax and communicate or just snuggle. Write each other notes every now and then on real stationery, not just email. This is not only a great and fun way to communicate, but these notes are tangible and reflective. You can purchase special individualised stationery if you want and only use it for notes to your spouse. While Valentine’s Day is traditionally a special date, have a romantic dinner out once every month. You can be romantic yet keep the cost down by going to a modest restaurant and sharing a large salad and dessert. Sharing a dinner off the same plate itself is romantic. Courtesy: www. EzineArticles.com
