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No More Butts About It... Date Night is an Exercise in Happiness! Print E-mail
Written by Molly
June 21, 2010

Exercise-ThumbWe’ve all said it. “I’m too tired.” “I don’t have time.” “I won’t see immediate results.” Yep, we’ve used every excuse in the book… not to plan Date Night. It isn’t something you can put off forever. In fact, it’s a matter of life or death -- the life or death of your relationship. If you’re feeling like the weight of your relationship is becoming unbearable, we’ve got a Richard Simmons worthy way to take your drooping desire and turn it into vein-popping passion!

Signs your Relationship may be Diseased
Is there a permanent butt imprint on your couch?
Are you bored with your daily routine?
Is it getting tough to wrap your arms around your lover?
Have you come down with a case of selective hearing?

When you don’t actively participate in Date Night the health of your relationship starts to slowly deteriorate in ways you may not even be able to recognize. Triggers such as kids, work and money start to wear you down. Will my kids think I’m abandoning them? Will my boss think I don’t work hard enough? How can I afford a night out? So, the guilt of life starts to wear you down, your love life atrophies and you're left stuck in the hamster wheel of “ought to’s” and “should do’s.”

Watch out! You may start to resent the life you’ve chosen, or, even worse, you and your used-to-be “poopy doopy” may run out of things to talk about. Is this really the standard you’ve set for yourself? Is this the example of healthy relationships you want to set for your kids?

What happens if these symptoms go untreated?

The Effect of Date Night Withdrawal: Uncontrollable Cravings
You know you haven’t been on a Date Night in a long time when you start to get nagging cravings -- an appetite for things and people outside of your relationship. You find yourself hungry for attention and starved for seduction. Even the security guard at the local Ralph’s starts to look yummy. But here is the good news: You’re just bored. Stop staring into the refrigerator of life and take action. Indulging in those cravings will only make your heart feel empty.

Is there a cure?

Good Old Fashioned Date Night: An Exercise in Happiness!
You need Date Night as little as once a week for four hours at a time to lose the weight of an unhealthy relationship. This time will help you build lasting memories… just remember to laugh often.

Flexibility and variety are key to successful results. Once you’ve gotten the hang of planning Date Night, it’s time to mix it up! Without trying new moves your love muscles stop developing and become bored, and that only gets you right back where you started. And don’t be afraid to get dirty.

What is a good way to get started?

Ease into Date Night with a Group Warm-Up
Does the thought of spending one-on-one time with your significant other seem a little foreign? Maybe you don’t even remember who that person opposite the table is anymore. We suggest easing into the Date Night experience with a group activity like a double date. Another couple can help take the pressure off – much like a spotter ready to save you when the weight of the night gets too heavy. And, even if the night doesn’t go well, you and your mate can spend the next several days laughing about the experience.

We Hate Crunches Too

While it’s important to make a weekly appointment with your “lovey dovey” for Date Night, last minute plans will help spice up your tired routine. Don’t fear the time crunch… our website, Playablehours.com is at your rescue! Playablehours.com is all about efficient and thoughtful play. It's a free, one-stop resource to help you maximize your playtime with pre-designed, purposefully planned date and play concepts. Plus, we have wallet-friendly ideas. Sorry, now you really have no excuses.

The Result: Endorphin Rush!
Ahhh… there’s that feeling. Hey, Date Night isn’t so bad once you actually get off the couch and “just do it!” Date Night not only rejuvenates your relationship and replenishes your soul, it also enhances your mood and sets the tone for your life.

Molly L. Chinnock
Playablehours.com

Note: This article was written using an exercise metaphor so that its message could subconsciously be understood by men.

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