Do you ever miss the days where it was easy to just take off for a night and be spontaneous? Go to the movies, the beach, a nice dinner, and not have to plan ahead? As parents, our lives have to be planned out to the minute sometimes. When we want a night alone with our partner, it isn't as easy as getting in the car and just finding something random. Now, in our new lives, we have to make reservations in advance, and schedule a babysitter to be there just in time so we can rush to make it to dinner. If you think about the $20 a plate for a nice restaurant, plus the $25 babysitting fees for you even to be able to get out together, it becomes sometimes impractical and expensive. So scrap your usual plans of dinner and a movie and spend a night at home together for a romantic night in.
Here are a few tips and ideas for your romantic night at home with your partner:
• First of all, make sure that you won't be interrupted. Talk to
some other parents that you are friends with and plan a sleepover so
each of you can have a night alone with your partner. If your kids are
a little older, leave them a note saying something like "Parents date
night, do not interrupt after 9 pm."
• Bubble bath for two- A wonderful way to start out your evening and leave you both relaxed and completely touchable.
• Shave each other in the shower- A lot of couples find this very sensuous.
• Candles, a fire in the fireplace, and soft music- This is so
relaxing, and it adds that extra touch of detail that makes your
romantic night extra special.
• Ask your partner to dance.
• Cook dinner together, and if you are looking to get away from the usual, get an aphrodisiac cookbook to heighten sensuality
• Cold outside? Have a picnic together in front of the fireplace.
• Save dessert for the bedroom, and feed each other in bed.
• Each of you buy something for the other to wear that night, whether it be lingerie, silk pajamas, or a costume!
• Scratchers, coupon books, or other sensual games for the bedroom are
available in all types these days. This is fun for couples that want to
try something new and adventurous.
• Sit down and have a conversation- Even after several years of
marriage, you would be surprised how much you can still learn about
your partner.
• Powder on the sheets- Something extra special to make you feel like you are laying on silk.
• Massage each other- This is so much easier these days with lotions,
oils, and even DVDs to teach you sensual massage as you go along. For
something really special, get a candle that melts into warm massage oil.
• Edibles- They come in all flavors and forms now days, powders, oils,
lotions, puddings, and more. Find one that you and your partner like,
put it on special places on your body and have them lick it off!
• Feeling adventurous? Try something new like a blindfold, handcuffs or even a striptease!
• Venture out of the bedroom- Do you ever miss the freedom to have sex
anywhere that you want? Well, if the kids aren't around, try it again.
Go into the living room or kitchen, try something new and spice it up!
• Make out- Yes, I said make out. We all did it a lot when we were
teenagers. You would be surprised how just kissing can increase
intimacy and put you in the mood.
Most of these products and even more ideas are available on my website at www.intimatepassions.net. If you have any questions about what might work for you and your partner, e-mail me at Shiloh@intimatepassions.net.
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