1. HAVE A PHONE-FREE DINNER
1. 吃一顿不被手机打扰的晚餐
Whether it's at home or in a restaurant, a meal free of cell phones can work wonders for your attitude. "It sounds simple, but you can't imagine how many people allow the distractions2 of their phones during every part of their day," says Stephanie Lee, a lifestyle strategist and relationship expert. "Reconnect during a quiet and romantic dinner with your phone OFF. The lack of distraction1 will nurture3 good conversation."
不管是在家还是在饭店里,一顿没有手机的晚餐会让你的态度发生质的转变。"听起来很简单,但你完全想象不到,每天会有很多人因为手机而分心,"生活方式策略师及情感专家史蒂芬妮·李说道。"关掉手机,一顿安静的、浪漫的晚餐能增加你们的感情。没有事物让你们分心有助于你们轻松、愉快的交谈。"
2. TAKE AN EXERCISE CLASS TOGETHER
2. 上同一个健身班
Getting your heart-rate up is a great way to chill out, and joining in a class is a great way to instill discipline. "This is perfect for the couples who find themselves in the house or at a boring 9-to-5 all day," says Taylor Henry, sexual health expert for His & Hers. "Being active is a great stress reliever, and engaging in a mid- to fast-paced activity won't only get the blood flowing in both of you but also lighten the mood for more intimate activities later."
让心跳加快是放松的一个好方法,而上健身课则是保持纪律的很好方式。"对于那些在家里或者过着朝九晚五无聊生活的情侣来说,上健身课特别适合他们,"His & Hers的性健康专家泰勒·亨利说道。"活跃的状态能释放压力,参加一个中快速度的活动不仅能加速血液流动,而且还能让你们放松心情,运动完还可以做一些亲密的事情。"
3. GAME NIGHT!
3. 游戏之夜!
Whatever your game of choice is, kicking back and spending a couple of hours playing it together is a fun way to connect and forget about everyday stresses.
放松心情,一起玩几个小时的游戏(无论是哪种游戏)是增强感情、忘记每日压力的有趣方式。
4. TRY ANYTHING FOR THE FIRST TIME
4. 尝试着一起第一次做某事
"Do something that neither of you has any known skills at," suggests Dr. Kathrine McAleese, a sociologist4 and psychotherapist. "It'll give you a different perspective on each other and a chance be novices5 together."
"做一些你们俩都不熟悉的事情,"社会学家和心理治疗师Kathrine McAleese医生说道。"这会让你们看到彼此的另一面、还会让你们一起成为菜鸟。"
5. SHARE A GREAT BOTTLE OF WINE
5. 共饮一瓶美酒
"Two people, sitting side by side, sipping6 wine (or anything) is a great form of relaxation," Bockmann says.
"两个人依偎在一起,喝点小酒(或其它)是一种很好的放松方式,"Bockmann说道。
6. TAKE A SMALL ADVENTURE
6. 来一场小小的冒险
This can be anything, just make sure you go with the flow. "Small adventures can be going to a new neighborhood and trying an unusual restaurant, taking a walk in a direction you haven't gone before, or even having an at-home film festival," says Julienne Derichs, a licensed7 clinical professional counselor8. "The possibilities are endless if you can let go of needing to be anywhere in particular, for just a few hours."
可以是任何事情,但要确保顺其自然。"小小的冒险可以是去新的社区、尝试一家与众不同的餐馆、一起在未知的路上散步、或者甚至是在家看电影,"持证临床专业顾问Julienne Derichs说道。"如果你们顺其自然,可以去任何地方,那么这种可能性是无穷的,而且只要几个小时就好。"
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