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Connect
by Kim Lance,
associate publisher of Online Dating Magazine
Connect Through
Sharing
The idea of sharing has been put into
our heads since we were children. You were taught from
the early stages of life to share with those you care
about. That value still holds true into adulthood and
one of the most important person to share with is your
romantic partner. Sharing is an essential part of connecting
for couples, and, luckily there are hundreds of things
you and your partner can share with each other. From
special mementoes to certain ideas, there are endless
ways to further connect with your partner through sharing.
Here are five very different ways you can share something
special with your partner and help bring both of you
closer together as a couple.
Idea 1: Share a Musical
Walk
Whether you are taking a walk together on the beach,
through a park trail, or through your own neighborhood,
walking together hand-in-hand can be a very romantic
experience. When you plan to go on a walk, you and your
partner are making time to share the outdoors and fresh
air together, doing good for your mind as well as your
body. You can make a walk an even more romantic experience
by bringing along your CD or MP3 player with a dual headphone
jack so that both of you can listen to the same music
as you walk. Fill your iPod with your favorite love songs
or make a CD of songs that have special meaning for the
both of you, put on your two pairs of headphones, join
hands, and stroll together sharing an intimate moment
full of romance.
Idea 2: Share a Meal
One of the top things that many couples enjoy doing
together is going out to a nice restaurant and having
a delicious meal. Use a dinner out as a way to further
connect with your partner by not only going out to
a romantic restaurant, but, using mealtime as a time
to share. Instead of just getting two separate entrees,
share an appetizer, one entrée, and a sweet
dessert. Sharing food is one subtle way to connect
with your partner through the same experience, and
feeding each other chocolate cheesecake at the end
of the meal will definitely boost the romance factor.
Idea 3: Share Something Special
This idea works well for couples that have to be apart
from each other for an extended amount of time. When
you have to be away from the person that you love,
sometimes it is helpful to have something that belongs
to your partner with you to help you feel closer
and more connected to that person while you are apart.
As a loving gesture between partners, exchanging
items that are special to you both when preparing
for time apart is a romantic way to stay connected.
Share your favorite stuffed animal for your boyfriend
to sleep with or lend your girlfriend your favorite
sweatshirt so that she can wear it to keep her warm
on those cold days away from you.
Idea 4: Share a Secret
One of the exciting things about being a couple is
the ability to share information with your partner
that you would never share with anyone else. A great
way to get further connected through sharing is to
reveal a secret to your partner or share a secret
between the two of you that no one else knows. By
knowing you and your partner share knowledge together
that nobody else has, you can’t help but feel
more connected to one another.
Idea 5: Share Your Hopes and Dreams
A supportive and caring partner will always be interested
in knowing the hopes and dreams of their loved one.
Part of the beauty of being in a relationship is
that you now have someone you can tell anything to.
You have someone who loves you for who you are and
is as interested in your aspirations as you are.
One of the best things that couples can share with
each other is their hopes and dreams about the future.
Knowing your partners thoughts and potential direction
in life helps you learn more about your partner,
anticipate his or her needs, and grow together as
time progresses.
Whether it is a keepsake you purchased at a gift shop
or a memory from your first date, sharing between partners
is not only a good way to build romance, but also a
good way to strengthen the union between the two of
you. The more you share, the deeper the connection
will be within your relationship and the more memories
you will create together.
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