By: Ana Lucia Gonzalez. couples therapist
Being in a relationship can be a wonderful thing, you always have someone to go to the movies with or talk to after a hard day at work. However, relationships must be taken care of, so today we bring you some ideas to be more detailed with your partner, either at home or at a distance.
Romantic things to surprise your partner at home If you live with your partner or are married, you surely know that sometimes it is difficult not to fall into a routine. In addition, the chores of daily life can take away that valuable time to dedicate to our loved ones… But that does not mean that there is no room for surprises. Here are some ideas with which to surprise your partner day by day or at home:
1.Host a home spa session
Prepare a bath with dim lights, relaxing music, aromatic candles, rose petals in the water… You can also complement the surprise with a kit of skin products. After the relaxing bath you can prepare a massage session with pleasant essential oils.
- Prepare a romantic or original dinner at home
Another way to surprise your partner without leaving home is by organizing a romantic dinner. Organize an evening with their favorite food, a delicious dessert, candles, music to give a romantic atmosphere and, if you love to laugh, you can also prepare a post-dinner game of challenges and questions.
- Print and frame a photo of the two of you together on that unforgettable trip
It is always important to remember those wonderful shared memories. For this reason, a small detail, such as framing a photo of the two of you together, can be the ideal gift to decorate your little love nest.
- Make a normal day your special day
If you want to be detailed with your partner, do not wait for important dates, unexpected surprises are much more special. Plan a couple’s day with all the things they like: breakfast in bed, cook what they like best, practice their favorite sport, organize a party with their friends… Make them feel as loved as they deserve!
How to surprise your partner from a distance? Do you have a long distance relationship? Do you spend a lot of time apart? Sometimes, due to work or other circumstances, you cannot be with your partner on your anniversary, Valentine’s Day or special dates. Long-distance relationships are not easy, but here are some tips and ideas so you can surprise your long-distance partner.
- Send her a plant or a gift basket
You don’t have to live in the same house to send flowers to your loved one. If he is a plant lover or loves to decorate his house with flowers, make him receive the order by surprise! If plants are not her forte, you can also create a basket with small gifts, the important thing is that she does not expect it, she will love it!
- Deliver food at home
Can you imagine it? You come home tired from work and without much desire to cook and surprise! you get food from your favorite restaurant. Just make sure he hasn’t made plans to eat out! There are also companies that deliver breakfast at home, send him a delicious breakfast on his holiday!
- Surprise visit
If your partner is one of those people who loves surprises, what better gift than a weekend together? If you live far away from your partner, coordinate a surprise visit with a friend or family member and prepare a romantic getaway to recover the time you were apart.
- Send him a gift card for your next vacation
If for whatever reason you still cannot meet with your partner, do not let the long-distance relationship cool down, start organizing your next meeting!
