Ideas for Everyday Honeymoons From Husbands to Wives
Dave Pipitone
Remember your honeymoon? It was a special time, no matter the circumstances. When I asked my wife where she wanted to go, she replied, “Out of the Country!” So we went from Janesville, Wisconsin to Mexico City.
Fortunately, she taught Spanish while I knew only a few phrases, like “Buenos Dias” and “Gracias.” Yet, we went to the Zocolo, the Toltec Pyramids, visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and spent precious time together.
What is a honeymoon? One dictionary defines a honeymoon as “a holiday or trip taken by a newly married couple.” Another definition is, “an period of unusual harmony at the beginning of a relationship.” Note how similar these definitions are – both are related to something new and something early in a relationship. More often than not, a marriage takes a different tone when spouses affirm, "The honeymoon is over."
The first one or two years of marriage are often called the “honeymoon years.” Those years offer a unique time to discover the wonder of our spouse and to learn about ourselves. The honeymoon years can set the stage for a happy marriage. But a lasting marriage consists of everyday honeymoons that a husband can show his wife how he cherishes her.
Everyday Honeymoons Make Marriages Better
Taking time out for special communication in your marriage is like having an everyday honeymoon. That time can involve a special event, a dinner, or other personal gifts for your wife. Here are four ways you can stir up the flames of married romance in your everyday life:
One. Take a Trip
You don’t have to wait for an anniversary to make travel plans. There are plenty of on-line resources, like Expedia.com or Travelocity, that offer quick getaway packages. Whether it’s a four-day cruise, a stay at a luxury hotel or a bed-and-breakfast, a romantic getaway can surprise and please your spouse.
Two: Arrange a Special Rendezvous
How about meeting at a favorite restaurant or trying something elegant? Consider a carriage ride or even a hay ride for cuddling. Perhaps there is a local winery, a museum or a botanical garden that is your wife’s favorite.
Three: Cuddle Up and Have a Dinner Romantic Movie at Home
Movie rentals are very inexpensive today, whether through Netflix or your local video rental store. Pick a romantic theme, perhaps even a classic movie. Stay away from Sci-Fi, horror and anti-marriage themes. Here's an even more romantic idea - hire a chef to come to your home and prepare an exquisite meal, just for the two of you!
Make Love to Your Wife
Take a walk through your local forest preserve holding hands. Touch your wife with love and gentleness. Turn off the TV and look at your wife. Make sure that your wife knows that she is the only woman for you.
Caution! Taking an everyday honeymoon can be habit forming. But what better habit can a husband have, than loving his wife.
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