Fun for Two on a Work Night

People lead busy lives and commit much of their time and energies to activities outside of the household. It is easy to see why people are exhausted by the end of the day. Busy schedules can drain you and leave little drive and even less creativity. The result: you and your partner end up in your own bubbles while slowly fading towards the pillow. This routine can put a strain on any relationship.

Time lost can never be regained, so you should try to make the most of it while you are together.

Don’t worry, a solution is available. There is a myriad of easy and enjoyable things you can do as a couple to keep the evening fun and fresh.

1. Find a New TV Show –

   Now, this may seem simple, but you need to follow a few guidelines to make this an enjoyable experience for both of you. To start, you need to agree on a show that you both like. The easiest way to do this will be to choose a single genre before you start selecting. I recommend starting with single-season shows, so you won’t feel overwhelmed by committing to hundreds of hours of viewing. Once you have decided on a show, make sure you only watch the episodes when you are together. It will be tempting to jump ahead if you have the time, but remember this is something for you to share and experience together.

2. Find a Game to Play –

   For this idea, you should try to stick with physical games that involve cards, boards, or pieces. Digital games can be fun, but it becomes very easy to get engrossed in them and not interact very much with your partner. Again, you should start simple. You should play games that can be set up and played within an hour or less. The idea is to have fun interacting, not spend hours trying to maintain interest in what you are doing. Nostalgic games from your childhood are also a good place to start. Most of them take less than 20 minutes to play, and the connection they have to your past can be something to share with the person you care about.

3. Physical Contact –

   Take some time to make physical contact. This can be as light and simple as head scratches or brushing your partner’s hair. It can become a little more involved and move toward the neck, back, and foot massages. Just remember that the idea is to let your partner know you are focused on them through physical contact. Don’t get distracted while watching something and let the contact fade out.

These ideas are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to fun activities for you and your partner in the evening. If these ideas don’t work for you, hopefully, you are inspired to find ones that fit the two of you better. Whatever you decide to do, make it simple at first so you can be in the moment and simply enjoy the time with your significant other. Also, make sure that whatever you do create constant interaction between the two of you.

Turn those tiring workday nights into a chance to reconnect with your best friend.