Romance is the poetry of literature – Longfellow
After the Honeymoon
The wedding was beautiful. You have just returned from the honeymoon. But the romance does not need to end there.
You are married now. If you were the Bride, you are now a married woman; you have moved your the engagement ring to share the fourth finger of your left-hand with your wedding band. Hopefully, you have both done your duty and written all of the thank you notes. Your clothes are unpacked and you may be just a few days from returning to school or work.
Even so, we have suggestions below to keep the romance alive! Read on
Keep the Romance Alive!
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 it may slip your mind.
— Take dance lessons together – Even if you never learned the steps before the wedding, take a class in latin dance or texas two-step or even better – dress up and learn to waltz.
— Have a weekly coffee break at a local café that works around your job schedules. Maybe you can both get off for a ½ 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 2 copies or borrow 2 copies from the library so you can read them at the same time! Get cozy with your books.
— 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 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. Or, spend a day together at an amusement park. Make sure to share popcorn or cotton candy.
— Write each other notes every now and then on real stationary – not just e-mail. This is not only a great and fun way to communicate, but these notes are tangible, and reflective. You can purchase special individualized stationery if you want and only use it for notes your spouse
You may be interested in our articles on Romantic Gifts and Romantic Poetry.
