I have to admit, I feel a little queasy about this article. I’m trembling; I know I should stop typing right now. I don’t want to venture down the Cosmo article route. I don’t want to succumb to the please-your-man-ten-ways-to-spice-up-your-sex-life route. I’ve managed to avoid this kind of article for my entire writing career. Dare I dip my hand into this genre of journalism? My mind begs me not to, but my heart is dying to share some of the things that can keep a relationship alive and special. So, without further ado:
Five Easy Ways to Give Your Lover A Little More Love
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1. Every week, make time for a walk. Spending just a few minutes, or an hour, strolling hand in hand around town, through a nature reserve, or along a beach enjoying and reveling in each other’s company, can be so refreshing. On a personal note, there’s nothing I love more than packing a few beers and sharing them with my love on a beach walk during a summer sunset. (Okay, go ahead and gag. Throw up your lunch. I’m cheesy, and I like it; I’m starting to get into this whole Cosmo-esque thing).
2. Spontaneously wake up your lover with a back massage – or something else.
3. Write a love letter. The best gift I ever received was a hand-written love letter from an ex-boyfriend for an anniversary. On my end, I used to mail him a funny card or silly drawing every now and then. Even if you live with your partner, mail he or she a handwritten message. We underestimate the power of a letter. Think about how excited you get when you find something other than bills and spam in your mailbox. Letters mean so much more, especially nowadays when everything is either e-mailed or texted.
4. Make your lover a fabulous meal. Or just cookies. Either way, taking time out of your day to create something special for your partner shows you love taking care of him or her. And even the most independent of us appreciate being indulged once in awhile.
5. Don’t succumb to comfortable, monotonous obligation sex. Keep your sex life spectacular. Every week, sit down with your partner and discuss new, interesting things you’d like to try in the bedroom (or anywhere, if that’s what butters your bread). Do your research on creative positions, toys, porn, fetishes, costumes, props, etc. Bring something new to your sex life to maintain the passionate pleasure, and be open to your partner’s ideas and desires.
Author: Liv
