Top five things to do in a relationship

Claire Small
Authored by Claire Small
Posted Friday, April 5, 2019 - 6:49am

Relationships are one of the most beautiful things about life. The joy of opening up and bonding with another person is an often-indescribable experience. Bonding as a couple can be easier and more exciting with these activities.

  • Go for wild adventures together: If you're in a relationship, then you've probably had some pretty exciting dates already. Having dinner, going to theme parks, and watching movies at the cinema are now common dating activities. You can even get into trouble if you don't agree to do them. However, you can take your dating experience to the next level, and try wild and multicultural experiences like hiking the Grand Canyon or making your own sushi at a restaurant.
  • Share: It's surprising how little we share with each other these days, considering all the social media platforms available. We do everything, from sharing our foods and sleeping habits on Instagram, to tweeting about the weather. We seem to share everything with everyone except the ones that truly matter. Mix things up in your relationship and share with your partner. You'll find it just as refreshing to share trivial things like what you had for breakfast, and deeper things like your fears and your wildest dreams.
  • Have a technology-free day together: Technology is at the core of everything we do these days. Without question, it has definitely made our lives better. For starters, it's now surprisingly easy to connect with millions of people all over the world. Not only can we connect with them, but we can also work with and for them as well. Technology has dissolved the physical border of communication between human beings. Unfortunately, it has also put up its own border in the way of diminished interpersonal relationships. Very often, we get so engrossed with our gadgets that we forget to spend real time with our partners. This lack of direct communication can often lead to strained relationships. Try the effortless, but compelling practice of turning your phone off and connecting with your partner.
  • Exercise together: Everyone knows that exercise helps you stay healthy and fit. Doctors recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise every week. While hitting the gym is a great way to relieve stress and stay on top of your game, it would be even better if you take your boyfriend or girlfriend with you. Research shows that exercising with a buddy is an excellent way to stay motivated and focused on your workout goals.  Working out with your significant other helps you bond in a different way from what you're used to.
  • Visit each other's hometowns: A lot of people don't even consider visiting their boyfriend or girlfriend's hometown because it seems like it's a part of the past. However, a visit to your significant other's origins can give you a lot of insight into who they are, and help you understand them much better. If you're an interracial couple who met on an interracial dating website, for example, visiting each other's hometowns can be a wonderful new experience for the both of you.

Some people believe you can run out of things to do after a while in relationships. If you ever do, these activities are sure to kick your romance back into gear!

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