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Romantic Hobby IdeasMany of us have interests and hobbies that
we enjoy, but sometimes those activities are solitary in
nature. This can be a source of friction for a spouse or
partner, who feels neglected in favor of the
all-consuming hobby or project.
Jackie Jackson has a number of ideas for making hobbies less
stressful for the uninitiated partner, and suggests finding
ways to share at least part of the activity. Here are Jackie's
thoughts on the subject:
Idea Number 1: Get involved with your
partner's hobby
Does your loved one's hobby drive you nuts? By the time you
finish reading this article you will have learned fun and
interesting ways to add a little romance to your partner's
hobby. And you can also find romantic hobbies you can do
together.
I know what you're thinking. That stupid hobby drives me
nuts! We're always fighting about it. He spends too much
time on it. He never gets his honey dos done. And there's
always more stuff he has to have! How could I
possibly make it romantic?
Why not stop arguing and get involved? Go ahead! Walk into
that room that gnaws at you like a silent poison. Take a
couple of drinks with you. Sit down, if you can find a
chair buried under all that stuff. Stay for awhile and ask
questions. Watch him work
While you're in there grab a quick kiss and tell him how
much you love him. Or try hugging him from behind while
he's showing you his latest creation.
Before you know it he'll come looking for you. You'll find
yourself giggling as he excitedly drags you through the
house talking the whole way. And you never know what kind
of spontaneous things can happen if you catch him when he
is feeling pumped-up with pride.
Idea Number 2: Develop a hobby from a
shared interest
A man loves a woman who isn't afraid to get a little dirty.
My dental assistant restores muscle cars with her husband.
As she's working away on my teeth, she keeps me up to date
on the latest news. Her eyes sparkle as she tells me what
additions they've made to their Corvette and Camaro. How
many women do you know who'd be excited about an exhaust
system for a Camaro spread out on the living room
floor?
They turn car shows into a romantic weekend for two. Away
from the children and life's stresses, they work together
as a team preparing the car for the show.
She's found a wonderful way to keep their marriage fresh
and fun after nineteen years. Each time they bring an award
home, they're creating a lasting memory.
Restoring cars may not sound romantic to you. But getting a
little greasy might be fun. You'll never know unless you
try!
Idea Number 3: Turn his obsession into a
romantic adventure
Are you living with an RCoholic? My boyfriend loves to
build radio controlled (RC) airplanes. You could call it an
obsession and it is. But I'd much rather have him at home
working on his hobby that out somewhere doing who knows
what.
I love to spend time watching him build his planes. I find
it very interesting and always ask a lot of questions. I
enjoy learning about what he loves and my interest
encourages him to continue in his endeavor. The feeling of
accomplishment he gets each time he finishes building one
of his planes is worth every minute he spends in his hobby
room.
We often take trips to Spokane, a city two hours away, to
browse the local hobby store. An overnight stay, sometimes
a weekend, in a swanky hotel on Lake Coeur d'Alene turns
the trip into a fun, romantic getaway. Occasionally, we'll
spend the entire weekend in our room surviving on lots of
loving and room service for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner.
On a previous trip, we took a tour of the lake in an
airplane known as a Beaver. It happens to be one of his
favorite planes. Talk about romantic! He was thrilled
because he got to sit in front with the pilot and wear one
of the headsets.
Of course, we took lots of photos and have one of us
standing in front of the plane before we took off. This
photo now sits in a frame on the entertainment center in
the living room. It's a fun story to tell each time someone
sees the photo and asks about it. We've created one of
those memories we'll never forget. And none of this would
have come about if we hadn't taken a trip to the hobby
store in Spokane.
Ladies, believe me, I know how time consuming this hobby
is, but you can make it fun and romantic. Use your
imagination!
About The Author
Jackie Jackson is a freelance copywriter who lives and
works in Washington, USA. She can be reached at
jdjackson36@aol.com.
For more ideas on sharing your partner's passion, visit our
page on Creating The Perfect Day.
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