An Exciting Romantic Getaway

If you feel like the romance has gone out of your marriage and late night conversations and cuddling are a thing of the past, it is definitely time to make a purposeful effort to plan regular date nights as a couple!  But every once in a while, a mini-getaway to yourselves, away from the hubbub of your homelife, is definitely in order!

Often it’s the simple things in life that can rekindle a romance.  It’s time to remind each other how much you loved being together, how much fun you had, and how many romantic nights you spent walking in the park or strolling along the city streets hand in hand.

Arrange for a baby-sitter if you have children, and here’s some great tips for a fantastic date night or mini-getaway (ladies, email this article to your hubby):

Mini-Getaway. This is a fabulous way to surprise your spouse!

Set up childcare, and reserve a room at your favorite hotel…even better, reserve the honeymoon suite at the hotel.   Call your spouse and ask them to be ready at 8 o’clock on a Friday evening. Make it clear that it is for a night or weekend away.  When you make reservations at the hotel another fun thing to do is ask for them to have a basket of treats ready in the room when you arrive…your favorite chocolates, red roses, candles, wine, etc.  You can even request your favorite music be playing.

Husbands, if you are doing this it is extra fantastic if you can take care of your own bags and simply ask your wife to only pack for herself.   When Friday arrives, show up in a rented convertible similar to the he drove when you first dated.   All of this plus the allure of mystery for the other spouse who does not know exactly what is happening is the best way to start a fun and exciting weekend .

Sound corny?  Well, whether it does or not, it will create a weekend you are NOT likely to soon forget.  This is the time for you and your husband to become reacquainted again. There are no distractions, phone calls, kids yelling for your attention, just you and your beloved spouse. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Right out of a romance novel.

This is just one suggestion, there are so many romantic things you can do to get away.  This definitely takes time and a little extra money, so you may need to plan it fairly far in advance depending on your situation.

So often life gets in the way, and there is a feeling of disconnect between who you were then and who you are now.   Family responsibilities, work and kids all play a part in putting aside the romance for the sake of the family.

Whether you spend a weekend or a few hours together, plan regular date nights with your spouse. Not having the time to have those talks you used to have, or take walks like you did when you dated, these are memories which you can never duplicate, but you can certainly take the time to create new memories.

About Shera: Owner of The Moms Review and A Frog In My Soup.