Life during covid is moving in slow motion.
Being stuck inside on gray days can be depressing. But there is a bright side
Lack of sun affects several of us by placing an emotional grey cloud over
us. Now with the separation from family and friends, the grey clouds gather. For the single person, loneliness
and fatigue may set in; for couples, the romance may become stagnant.
It's time to turn the season around, make
your own fun, add some romance into your life. The beauty of winter and the long nights may offer many opportunities for romance.
Instead of avoiding the cold, get
outside. Grab whoever you can and drag them with you. Act like a teenager again. Go skiing, sledding, ice skating,
or simply have a snowball fight. Build a snowman. Afterwards, slip indoors for cup of hot cocoa (add a shot of Peppermint or my favorite Michigan Cherry Schnapps) and watch a movie.
On a sunny weekend afternoon if the weather is too cold for your
taste, select an audio book and hop in the car for a scenic drive. Plot your destination to be a quaint little
town where you can visit a couple local businesses or simply enjoy the drive.
For a bit of fun after a busy day, pull that special someone into the
kitchen and heat things up. Pick out a
recipe together and spend the evening preparing dinner. When the meal is ready, enjoy it next to a
warm fire or by candlelight. Spread a
blanket on the floor and have a picnic. Turn
the evening in to a weekly or monthly tradition and maybe even build your own
"couple's cookbook" to share with friends.
Another way to spend an week day evening is playing a board game. If Monopoly isn't your thing and you want to
steam things up a bit, pick up a fun sexy board game. Check out Lover's Lane, Amazon or Adam & Eve for
several fun ideas. Visit their websites together and anxiously await your delivery.
Warm up on a chilly night in an extravagant array of bubbles. If
you're a single person, treat yourself to a bit of romance in the tub. If you're not one for bubbles, try bath salts, bath bombs or a bath
soak. Bath soaks are usually a blend of
ingredients you add to your bath water to create a desired effect, such as a
sore muscle soak, stress-easing soak or relaxation soak. Most bath and body and
drug stores carry bath soak products. Check out online as well. Pour yourself a glass of wine, light some
candles, grab a steamy romance novel to read or your favorite BOB.
For couples, a languishing dip in a steamy tub for two is enough to
inspire romance for even the stodgiest of lovers. If you're worried about
interruptions, arrange your water play encounter at a time when you can be
together alone. A great way to do this and create the perfect memorable night
is staying at hotel with a spa or Jacuzzi tub in your room. Give each other the ultimate bath and spa
experience with a little basket filled with spa items from you local bath and
body shop. Don't let the romance stop
after the bath. Give each other a light, lotion-laden massage.
