Do you remember the beginning of the relationship? It was all action, romance and excitement. But after 3, 5, 10 or even 20 years, things calm down a bit. You're not so tempted to go to the bar anymore, you fall asleep at the movies on a regular basis, and you've explored every local restaurant down to the last pizza. So what now? Try your hand at bartending and whipping up epic homemade cocktails, or try VR and immerse yourself in a different world. And check out our other tips on how to entertain yourself at home. This autumn and winter, the question of what to do when I'm bored with my partner won't come to mind.
Why is time together so important?
Work, home, family, friends. Finding a bit of time to yourself is sometimes a chore. But it's definitely worth the effort. We'll tell you why in a minute. But time together isn't just about being physically next to each other, it's all about being consciously committed to each other. Why is that so important?
The laughter and joy you experience together reduces stress and improves your mood, while new experiences help revitalize the relationship and bring fresh energy to it. And it doesn't matter if you're figuring out what to do in your free time at home or out and about. Plus, time together creates great memories that you can revisit endlessly. By consciously planning activities together, you' re making it clear that the relationship is a priority for you even years later.
Enjoy themed evenings of good food and drink
How about enjoying two theme nights a month? With your partner, you can travel to Thailand, Mexico or Japan in your imagination, cooking local specialties, listening to the country's hits and sipping on the local famous drinks.
Attend a cooking class first (or hunt for a recipe online) and then, perhaps during a Thai night at home, prepare delicious Pad Thai or coconut pancakes. You can also order a sushi-making kit and spend a romantic Japanese evening together. How about going to Cuba and indulging in a delicious rum with a homemade rum flavouring kit? Throw in some homemade gin and you've got a decent base for making a range of homemade cocktails. Don't be afraid to experiment.
Bring out the DIY in you
Millennials, in particular, are getting a taste for DIY. Whether it's embroidery, baking sourdough bread or gardening. But there's so much more you can create together at home. Getting started is made easier with Craftira's creative boxes, which you can use to make things like a leather belt, your own lager, homemade chilli sauces and even your own roasted coffee.
Alternatively, search for a new hobby together and check out YouTube tutorials or online courses available on the internet for a few pennies. Usually you need at least a basic knowledge of English to do this - if you lack it, at least you have a first hobby to pick up!
Become anyone with virtual reality
Even at home, you can jump on the technology bandwagon and have a lot of fun with a virtual reality rental with your partner. Just put on a pair of VR goggles and you'll be in a whole new world in no time. In the package you'll find 25 of your favourite games - you can play mini golf or tennis together, try your hand at precision target shooting on the virtual shooting range, jump into the ring, climb around the world or brave the footbridge to see if you're made for fear.
And if you're craving a sightseeing adventure without leaving the living room, try the VR Travel Pack. Take a virtual trip around the world, discover the most beautiful sights, be whisked away into the depths of space, or dive into an underwater world full of different creatures.
The controls are so simple that anyone can do it. Just find a clear space of two metres by two metres and you're ready to go.
Try board games and escape games from the comfort of your home
Game nights aren't just for kids or large groups of people. There are plenty of board games that are great for two - from strategy board games to card and puzzle games. And a handmade strategy board game like this one from Maty Moves is an added treat for the eye.
You can also play escape games at home - whether you choose one of the online escape games or have a crafty pirate chest sent to you, where a bunch of locks, drawers, secret doors and even electronic puzzles await. It's not for nothing that this home escape game is rated as one of the best escape boxes in the world.
TIP: How about spicing up your gameplay? With the Twister challenge, you can spin a sweet candy, or you can taste dog food and chilli pepper, which is the envy of the peppermint.
Delight your taste buds with online tastings
Did you know you can enjoy a great tasting without leaving the comfort of your own home? Imagine pouring yourself a glass of fine Moravian wine while an experienced Moravian winemaker reveals the secrets of each bottle on video. Or are you more tempted by a tasting of selected world rums with expert commentary from a top connoisseur? Beer lovers can try a set of 6 carefully selected craft beers. Cheers!
If you're not a fan of alcohol, how about sampling artisan chocolates or trying the world' s spiciest tortilla chips?
Work up a sweat...
...and try a couple's workout at home. Not only will you have fun together, but you'll get a bunch of endorphins - the happy hormones - in your blood. And last but not least, you'll have a swimsuit body by spring. Unless you can survive the gourmet nights.
Check out some tips for home workouts:
- Basic exercises: start with simple exercises such as squats, lunges, push-ups, plank and sit-ups. You can do them simultaneously or alternate. Always do 10 reps in at least 3 sets.
- Self-weight exercises: Use your own weight as a weight. For example, try leg lifts, a bridge or different variations of push-ups.
- Dancing: Dancing is a great way to have fun and exercise your whole body at the same time. Put on your favourite music and dance quietly together all evening.
- Yoga: Couples yoga offers many benefits for the body and mind. You can support each other and deepen your connection to one another.
- Online workouts: You can find plenty of videos of couples exercises online. Choose one that appeals to you and try it together.
Finish it all off with a home massage. It doesn't matter if you're not professionals. There are plenty of tutorials on the internet.
We believe that now there's no more boredom at home. If the tips on what to do at home for two have helped you to get the couples' party started, we'd love you to share them with your friends so that you can discuss the experience together and exchange more ideas.
