9 Ideas for Romance, Even in the Apocalypse
©2016 Kari Carlisle
Let’s face it. There’s so much about an apocalypse that sucks, it makes sense to at least try to improve your circumstances, don’t you think? When the SHTF, relationships suffer. Here are some ideas for keeping the romance alive in the apocalypse.
1. Dance. You don’t even need music, though it helps if you can add that. Just wrap your arms around each other and sway. Gaze into each other’s eyes. Kiss. If you’re both into it, you can even turn on the dirty dancing. Just don’t forget – it’s about the romance.
2. Art. Beautify your living space. If you don’t have access to traditional art or art supplies, remember that you can create beautiful scenery with natural items like rocks and leaves. Simple rock cairns can be inspirational. Create something together or surprise your sweety.
3. Remember. Talk together about how you met, and remember the good times you’ve had. Smile. Laugh. It may be bitter-sweet, but the memories will bring you closer together.
4. Poetry. Make up short poems for each other. Keep them simple. They don’t have to rhyme. They don’t even have to be good. They can be funny or serious. They can be poems about your love for each other, activities you do together, or things the other likes such as avocadoes. Really, anything.
5. Hygiene. This can be a challenge in a survival situation, but otherwise, there’s no excuse. Keep yourself relatively clean and smelling nice. If possible, go above and beyond and make yourself a little more attractive.
6. Massage. You don’t need to take a class. You know what feels good, so do that for your partner. Gently run your hands over your partner’s body for a Swedish style massage. Really dig into the muscles for a more therapeutic massage if your partner’s muscles are sore. And everything else in between.
7. Candles. Candles are always romantic, aren’t they? Even if they are your only light source. If candles are not available, then have a campfire. Though fire and light may be a survival necessity, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them.
8. Trinkets. In the apocalypse, jewelry, flowers and candies are most likely out of the picture. Or are they? Any small gift – ANY SMALL GIFT – shows that you care. Even if it’s a rock you found that’s shaped like a heart.
9. Walk. Unless you’re exhausted and/or it’s not safe, a sunset stroll with your sweetheart, hand in hand, is one of the most romantic things you can do together.
As you can see, you can use these ideas any time. You don’t have to wait for an apocalypse. These are also great activities for improving your relationship during your own personal apocalypse – financial troubles, health problems, etc. Some of them would even apply to non-romantic relationship building. I’ll let you be the judge on what’s appropriate there. Bottom line is that no matter the circumstances, and especially when circumstances are difficult, that’s the time to keep your romance alive. You need each other more than either of you realize. Don’t screw it up.
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Let’s face it. There’s so much about an apocalypse that sucks, it makes sense to at least try to improve your circumstances, don’t you think? When the SHTF, relationships suffer. Here are some ideas for keeping the romance alive in the apocalypse.
1. Dance. You don’t even need music, though it helps if you can add that. Just wrap your arms around each other and sway. Gaze into each other’s eyes. Kiss. If you’re both into it, you can even turn on the dirty dancing. Just don’t forget – it’s about the romance.
2. Art. Beautify your living space. If you don’t have access to traditional art or art supplies, remember that you can create beautiful scenery with natural items like rocks and leaves. Simple rock cairns can be inspirational. Create something together or surprise your sweety.
3. Remember. Talk together about how you met, and remember the good times you’ve had. Smile. Laugh. It may be bitter-sweet, but the memories will bring you closer together.
4. Poetry. Make up short poems for each other. Keep them simple. They don’t have to rhyme. They don’t even have to be good. They can be funny or serious. They can be poems about your love for each other, activities you do together, or things the other likes such as avocadoes. Really, anything.
5. Hygiene. This can be a challenge in a survival situation, but otherwise, there’s no excuse. Keep yourself relatively clean and smelling nice. If possible, go above and beyond and make yourself a little more attractive.
6. Massage. You don’t need to take a class. You know what feels good, so do that for your partner. Gently run your hands over your partner’s body for a Swedish style massage. Really dig into the muscles for a more therapeutic massage if your partner’s muscles are sore. And everything else in between.
7. Candles. Candles are always romantic, aren’t they? Even if they are your only light source. If candles are not available, then have a campfire. Though fire and light may be a survival necessity, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them.
8. Trinkets. In the apocalypse, jewelry, flowers and candies are most likely out of the picture. Or are they? Any small gift – ANY SMALL GIFT – shows that you care. Even if it’s a rock you found that’s shaped like a heart.
9. Walk. Unless you’re exhausted and/or it’s not safe, a sunset stroll with your sweetheart, hand in hand, is one of the most romantic things you can do together.
As you can see, you can use these ideas any time. You don’t have to wait for an apocalypse. These are also great activities for improving your relationship during your own personal apocalypse – financial troubles, health problems, etc. Some of them would even apply to non-romantic relationship building. I’ll let you be the judge on what’s appropriate there. Bottom line is that no matter the circumstances, and especially when circumstances are difficult, that’s the time to keep your romance alive. You need each other more than either of you realize. Don’t screw it up.
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