I thought I’d lighten it up a little this time with something fun and exciting. Although this post is written with my married readers in mind the tips can be applicable for friends too. Well, the most part except for a few nuggets at the end.
One of the best ways to be successful in any relationship is to have fun! Sometimes it might feel a little bit awkward, but once you remember how good it feels to act like a kid, sweet, silly, and just plain carefree, you will find you prefer it to your adult life! Make sure you revisit and care for your ‘inner child’. This is the part of you that can unlock all of your creativity, spontaneity, feeling of wonder, and happiness. Take this part of you and make it a part of your relationship. While there are always times when you have to be an adult, there are also times when it is absolutely fine to be totally carefree and joyful!
It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t enjoy an Oreo cookie. Take an Oreo (or generic version of one), scratch the top of the cookie until smooth, and then scratch a heart and your initials into the smooth surface. You can also make your own cookies and create personal messages. Another version is to make your own cupcakes and frost them with special messages in red icing (or any other colour). You can also give your spouse a true treat and track down a box of his or her favorite cookie.
Candy bars are always a special treat and you can use them as creative ways to send your spouse special messages. Hershey’s Kisses are a favorite and many people already give them their own special messages. Instead of candy, you can fill the cookie jar with love messages.
Once you’ve satisfied your sweet tooth, why not take your spouse out for a picnic. Not only are you out doing something fun together, but you are also far away from any distractions you might have at home. By the way, if you didn’t turn off your mobile phone, you didn’t have a truly romantic experience. Can you imagine your mobile ringing at the most inopportune time? Not romantic!
Did you know that over 77% of women like stuffed animals and even more men enjoy electronic gadgets or power tools? These make perfectly fun gifts for both of you to be able to give to each other. An even better way to go about being a ‘kid’ with him or her is to find out what their favorite childhood item was and find it for them. It might mean doing a little detective work and make a call to his or her parents or a visit to eBay, but find it and let him or her know how important they are to you.
Having fun with each other is very important for any relationship but obviously don’t play games with each other be respectful. Studies have shown that couples who laugh together stay together as laughter triggers the feel-good hormone endorphins. Which proves that laughter is the best medicine. No wonder we seek out someone who can cheer us up when we’re feeling sad.
So waste no more time and make sure that the person you have chosen knows how much they mean to you. Let's take our time to be present and enjoy those moments.
Until next time.
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