Wonderful nights of cool air.

It is getting towards that time where we live that the nights are cooling off. The temperature drops form the hot times during the day to become quite nippy in the dark hours. This is a prime time to open up the windows and enjoy the clear crispy night air. Provided you don't live in the middle of a huge city or near a lot of noise. This is a time to listen to the quite sounds of the night. Crickets chirping, the wind blowing and the owls calling are all part of the night symphony that awaits you. Not to mention the perfect snuggling weather and the smells of the night air. Combined with the fact your partner is near you and you are experiencing this together it allows for a bond to be formed. A bond that goes beyond love and beyond friendship to actually combining the two into a relationship.

What to do with an extra day off.

Most people are getting today off as a make up day for the holiday falling on Sunday. If you are one of these people, how are you going to spend your day off. This is where you need to think about romance. Romance is great on these days as you are not expecting to do anything but relax. Avoid the trap of getting things caught up around the house and get out and enjoy a day that should seem like extra time for you. Go on a walk, a ballgame, or take a trip to the lake all of these ideas can be romantic in their own right. Point being when you get extra time to spend with your partner take advantage of it. Don't sit home watching television or catching up on laundry. Explore your romantic side and do something you normally don't have time for.

Time for some water fun.

As we are starting to see some hot weather as we enter summer their is one way for sure to cool off. Any thing to do with water can be romantic and fun. Going to the beach, relaxing at the pool, breaking out the slip and slide, or even squirt gun fights can all be a way of being romantic while cooling off. Water is sexy, and if you don't believe me just think about this, how hot does your partner look when they just get out of the shower? Plus, normally when you are around water you wear less clothing, hence you get to see more of your loves skin. Swimming is a wonderful way to exercise with out the pounding on your body and the getting wet then drying off is a wonderful sensation for you skin. There are so many things to do around or in the water that you can't help but think is it because we are made up of so much water that we feel comfortable around and in the water. Squirt gun fights can be a wonderful means of foreplay the might end up with you soaked and naked! I think you can figure out what to do after that. Got out on the next hot day and plan on getting soaked, and romantic.

Rap Session

How often do you just sit down to talk about things between the two of you? Do you make time for this type of activity? A rap session isn't about beat boxing or reciting the latest SnoopDog song it is about both of you getting a chance to just talk about things effecting you. It might be the news or your work, or even the latest movie that you have just seen. The point is the rap session is where you just let your feelings out and both of you get a chance to listen and speak to your partner. Pick a time when you will be alone, after the children are in bed and you have time to yourselves. Get a glass of wine, turn the television off, and just speak what is one your mind. Take turns so it isn't just a one sided speech. When it is your turn to listen then you do just that and really listen to what your partner is saying. Let your emotions come out laugh, cry, or celebrate but make sure you are honest not only to your partner but to yourself also. These rap sessions are great ways to build your relationship and make it stronger then it has ever been.

Get off the path!

If you like to take walks, you sometimes find yourself going over the same ways every time. The next time you take a walk get off the path. Don't follow your same routine get out and explore your neighborhood if it is safe. Walk through the grass, go places that you haven't been to before and enjoy the fresh air and scenery. We all get stuck in our normal routines and this is a great way for the two of you to break out and experience something new together. Drive to a different city and get out and walk their downtown area. Window shop or just find a little place and see what it has to offer. The point is you are doing this together and that is the romantic part.

Back Off

Sometimes in a relationship it is tough to know when you need to be helpful and when you need to back off. Try and always listen to your partner they will tell you if they need space of not. Now sometime they will say they want space and not really mean it. This is where it gets tricky. You have to read the signs for example if they are mad at you and need space, give it to them. If something tragic happened in their life, they might need some space but don't get to far away. Every situation is different and so is everyone else, some people need more space then others.

Now that I think I have confused you, let me lay this on you. If you are one of those people that need space and your partner is the opposite then you have a challenge ahead of yourself. You have to find a way to get your space and be there for you partner at the same time. I didn't say it was going to be easy. You have to find that fine line in either situation and try to balance yourself on it. We don't want you to compromise your values but we don't want you to hurt someone else's feelings either. Especially if that other person is the one you love.