If you just read the headline, you might be wondering why playfulness in a relationship is important, And in Minneapolis? Really?! Several other places on the planet spring to mind before Minneapolis. The Bahamas. Hawaii. And if we get anymore burial snowstorms, the Amazon River, with its' flesh-eating fish and snakes, might seem more playful. However... With a bit of willingness and creativity on your part, you might be pleasantly surprised.
Playfulness is emotional and spiritual nourishment. It is a counterbalance to the drudgery of day-to-day responsibilities. If we fail to play in our intimate relationship, we run the risk of it becoming tedious and mundane. And if that happens, we become quite unhappy and either settle in to miserable complacency or start searching elsewhere for a hint of joy. You love the person you are in a relationship with and you want it to be healthy and to last. And you aren't being asked to do anything awful, like 1000 situps. You are essentially being invited to have fun.
Now how often does that happen?!
We have begrudgingly accepted that it is winter now in Minneapolis. Here are some playful suggestions:
- Build snow people
- Have a snowball fight
- Take a walk together on a hiking trail
- Go ice skating
- Cross-country ski
- Take pictures at Minnehaha Falls
Being outdoors in this hell, er, I mean, loveliness, isn't your thing? You can still be playful indoors:
- Play cards or board games
- Play games on Wii
- Listen to your favorite music and dance together
- Play sex position darts
- Enjoy naked Twister
- Play hide-n-go-seek Seriously.
It is important to note that playfulness isn't strictly the engagement in activities. It is a sensation of joy and living in the moment that resonates from your spirit. If you aren't sure what this means, watch children or puppies at play and you will feel it. And sharing this feeling with your loved one, doubles the magic.
Enjoy!
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