TexaninSconny
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For those of you that are married or dating, I wanted to get a thread rolling with some ideas for you. As Maximus once said, “What we do in life (the off-season) echoes in eternity (hunting season). .
Of course, I don’t want any of you to do this just for selfish reasons, but if you can kill two birds with one stone…then why the heck not. Better marriages/relationships and better hunting seasons sounds like a win-win to me! So without further ado here’s a list I’ve been working on. Add your ideas in the comments.
1) Love Jar - A jar with 31 romantic quotes or specific messages to your loved one. One for Each day. PM me for a list of quotes. I’m happy to share.
2) Leave sticky notes around the house with what you appreciate about them.
3) Write a Poem
4) When you are with your partner surprise her/him by going live on social media and telling everyone what you love about him/her. You think dropping a 12-pointer at 40 yards at last light is powerful? Try being vulnerable. It’ll blow your mind.
5) If you got pipes that sound good sing her a song. I’ll just sing my wife the chorus from “My Girl” and it brings a giant smile to her face. If you don’t have pipes results may vary. Haha!
6)Watch a romantic movie together. Get your heart right and watch The Notebook with her once a year. Maybe before a trip so it counts more.
7) FaceTime some old friends together that you haven’t connected with in a long time. Look for things to compliment them on and ask engaging questions. Connection with others can increase connection between you and your spouse.
8) Coffee outside on the porch. Mention small things about her/him that you appreciate that often go unnoticed.
9) Write her a letter that strictly talks about what turns you on about her. The more descriptive the better. Tuck it under her pillow before bedtime.
10) Take her to a concert for a band she loves. Even if you hate their music. You get what you give.
11) Make a Playlist just for you and her. Songs that you love, but also those that connected you when you met or were dating.
12) If she enjoys baths draw her a bath. Epsom salts, essential oils, candles, etc…
13) Practice some extended time looking deep into her eyes. It’s uncomfortable at first, but it can be extremely connecting if you open yourself up.
14) Set up a day where she gets kidnapped by girlfriends and taken away for a day of fun you planned (shopping, restaurants, pedicures, massage, spa, etc…).
15) Send her on a scavenger hunt of spots that are important to you. Have her meet you for drinks and/or dinner at the end.
16) Give her a massage. Blindfold her and tell her to give you feedback on what feels good. Ask for specific feedback. Maybe even make it non-sexual so she knows it’s not even coming with a hidden motive.
17) Breakfast in Bed
18) Create a bucketlist together. The more connected you are the better your relationship will be.
19) Clean her car and gas it up.
20) Take the kids out to give her a quiet afternoon/evening alone.
21) Take a ride in the car/truck together. Play that playlist you created. (Especially if you own a Prius or Tesla…otherwise this may end up being one of your more expensive dates, LOL!)
22) Go for a hike together.
23) Take her on a picnic. Playlist in background.
24) Take dance lessons together.
25) Make her dinner. Drinks. Playlist in the background.
Alright, that’s a start. Let’s use the collective to add to this list so we have a resource to pull from. My ultimate goal is that we all have better relationships, but if we all have better hunting experiences because of this then that’s a nice added bonus.
Of course, I don’t want any of you to do this just for selfish reasons, but if you can kill two birds with one stone…then why the heck not. Better marriages/relationships and better hunting seasons sounds like a win-win to me! So without further ado here’s a list I’ve been working on. Add your ideas in the comments.
1) Love Jar - A jar with 31 romantic quotes or specific messages to your loved one. One for Each day. PM me for a list of quotes. I’m happy to share.
2) Leave sticky notes around the house with what you appreciate about them.
3) Write a Poem
4) When you are with your partner surprise her/him by going live on social media and telling everyone what you love about him/her. You think dropping a 12-pointer at 40 yards at last light is powerful? Try being vulnerable. It’ll blow your mind.
5) If you got pipes that sound good sing her a song. I’ll just sing my wife the chorus from “My Girl” and it brings a giant smile to her face. If you don’t have pipes results may vary. Haha!
6)Watch a romantic movie together. Get your heart right and watch The Notebook with her once a year. Maybe before a trip so it counts more.
7) FaceTime some old friends together that you haven’t connected with in a long time. Look for things to compliment them on and ask engaging questions. Connection with others can increase connection between you and your spouse.
8) Coffee outside on the porch. Mention small things about her/him that you appreciate that often go unnoticed.
9) Write her a letter that strictly talks about what turns you on about her. The more descriptive the better. Tuck it under her pillow before bedtime.
10) Take her to a concert for a band she loves. Even if you hate their music. You get what you give.
11) Make a Playlist just for you and her. Songs that you love, but also those that connected you when you met or were dating.
12) If she enjoys baths draw her a bath. Epsom salts, essential oils, candles, etc…
13) Practice some extended time looking deep into her eyes. It’s uncomfortable at first, but it can be extremely connecting if you open yourself up.
14) Set up a day where she gets kidnapped by girlfriends and taken away for a day of fun you planned (shopping, restaurants, pedicures, massage, spa, etc…).
15) Send her on a scavenger hunt of spots that are important to you. Have her meet you for drinks and/or dinner at the end.
16) Give her a massage. Blindfold her and tell her to give you feedback on what feels good. Ask for specific feedback. Maybe even make it non-sexual so she knows it’s not even coming with a hidden motive.
17) Breakfast in Bed
18) Create a bucketlist together. The more connected you are the better your relationship will be.
19) Clean her car and gas it up.
20) Take the kids out to give her a quiet afternoon/evening alone.
21) Take a ride in the car/truck together. Play that playlist you created. (Especially if you own a Prius or Tesla…otherwise this may end up being one of your more expensive dates, LOL!)
22) Go for a hike together.
23) Take her on a picnic. Playlist in background.
24) Take dance lessons together.
25) Make her dinner. Drinks. Playlist in the background.
Alright, that’s a start. Let’s use the collective to add to this list so we have a resource to pull from. My ultimate goal is that we all have better relationships, but if we all have better hunting experiences because of this then that’s a nice added bonus.