Well, this is it…the last lesson in the Marriage Mojo e-course! I really think I’ve saved the best (or at least the most fun) for last.
I haven’t met a married couple yet that doesn’t enjoy sharing a romantic date night. Ideally, we would have a night out every week and make it an untouchable date on our calendar.
Unfortunately, there’s that whole “real life” thing that gets in the way. We are all busy, and it’s unrealistic for most of us to go out on the town whenever we’d like.
Of course, this is especially true once we add those leg shackles blessings we like to call children. Not only is it hard to find the time to get away, but the costs of babysitting can make it impractical…especially if you are following a budget and working to achieve financial freedom for your family.
Today’s lesson is all about getting around those obstacles and spending the romantic time you deserve with your spouse anyway!
Romance Right at Home
When you can’t get out of the house or you just prefer a simple night alone, an “in-house” date night is in order!
A romantic night spent with your spouse doesn’t require extra money. More importantly, it doesn’t require a lot of time, which is an even more precious commodity for many of us.
So, just what can you do together at home to spark the romance and fuel your passion for one another
In short, whatever you want! I asked some of the awesome members of our community on Facebook (you can join us here) for their ideas. As usual, they delivered in a big way
- Watch a movie & eat popcorn
- Snuggle on the couch & listen to music
- Cook a nice meal together
- Exchange foot rubs/back rubs
- A “campfire” in the backyard or deck (chiminea)
- Boardgames or play cards
- Enjoy a glass of wine (or five)
- Spend time naked in a hot tub (hot tub optional)
- Cheesecake over candlelight
- Sit outside and enjoy the quiet
- Just talk about anything besides the kids or work
- Play Nintendo Wii together
- Have Sex!
I’m sure you can find something you enjoy on this list! If you have other unique and fun romantic date-night-at-home ideas, please reply to this email and tell me about it.
Romance Starts at Home
So, I cheated a bit with this lesson since it’s intended to be a full evening (or breakfast or lunch) rather than a simple 15-minute exercise. The truth is we can all make remarkable strides in our marriages by investing that critical 1% of our day.
However, we need to mix in some date nights as well so we can really enjoy each other and ramp up the romance. I hope this final lesson has provided you with some ideas for how you can make this happen even when you are strapped for time.
All the best,
-Dustin