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MARK: I was surprised
how excited I got when Mel asked me to take a ride to get Dunkin Donuts
drive-thru so we could have some time away from the kids together. We were gone for only 45 minutes, but
chatting just the two of us and enjoying a hot drink was special. It was truly a date as we held hands while we
drove, and we smiled and laughed quite a bit.
When we got back home, I felt refreshed and energized by this jolt of
love.
MEL: A couple of
mornings I’ve awakened to breakfast in bed!
I opened my sleepy eyes to Mark holding our breakfast-in-bed tray
beautifully set with eggs, sausage, sautéed veggies, fruit, and juice. There would have been a flower, too, if it
were warm enough out for them to grow!
Looking into Mark’s smiling face, I felt so cherished. As I ate, we chatted away, reminiscing about leisurely
mornings spent in bed together during our early years of marriage. Mark’s thoughtfulness and effort really
touched my heart, and we enjoyed connecting deeply during our walk down memory
lane.
MARK: Mel has invited
me to take many neighborhood walks, which is allowed under our state’s
stay-at-home order. While on these
walks, we talk about how we feel being in the middle of this pandemic. We also dream together about our future as we
discuss travel destinations, home improvements, and retirement. This time to connect one-on-one as we take in
a little sun and some fresh air lifts our spirits.
MEL: We’ve been
quarantined with our young adult son and his girlfriend. As a result, our opportunities for lovemaking
have been more limited. One afternoon,
while the kids were gaming on the 2nd floor, Mark invited me on a
little “date” in the basement when he was going down to change the
laundry. Talk about living
dangerously! Taking this risk was
exciting, the kids never knew it, and we felt like we were 23 again.
Whether you have been a couple for a
short time or for decades, romance and dating each other energizes your
relationship. If we are ‘stuck’ in the
house due to a stay-at-home order, we can choose little ways to do this. Click on this list titled At-Home Dating for additional ideas. If you’ve found a
fun way to romance your spouse, please post a comment to share with all of us.
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