If your relationship has been flickering from being too busy, then set up a romantic power outage by candlelight. Planning a power outage is much different than being surprised by one without a choice.
All the stuff that runs on electricity can be so distracting. Turn it all off and unplug for one night. The lights, the TV, the internet - everything that you consider normal activity. Life seems to come to a halt without power, but your romance can thrive without it.
Turn off the electrical breaker to maintain the mood. Just remember to turn it back on so your food doesn't spoil by the morning. (Don't do this during the cold winter or hot summer months of course) It also helps to turn off the cell phone for a few hours.
Set up a few candles and have flashlights or lanterns with fresh batteries ready so that you are prepared.
Just sitting in the dark waiting for the power to come back on is both boring and annoying. Have a good idea about what activities you'd like to do beforehand.
See how relaxing and romantic a power outage in the dark can be when it’s on purpose.
Simple ideas for a romantic time without power:
Plan an easy dinner that doesn't require a great deal of cooking or just bring home some take out if you need to.
Have dinner by candlelight. Lay a blanket down and have a picnic on the floor.
Play cards or a board game.
A great excuse to eat ice-cream together because, you know, it may melt with the power outage and all. Have your loved one's favorite in the freezer and some fun toppings. Whipped cream or chocolate syrup comes in handy.
Slow dance to no music.
Put together a photo puzzle.
Make shadow puppets with your hands. Here's some examples.
Place some wine or sparkling apple cider in a bowl of ice to keep chilled with some wine glasses.
Feed each other fruit.
Sit and talk. Questions for Couples or Table Topics- Couples Edition can help you have some great conversations.
Share your dreams and goals with one another.
Where is your ultimate vacation destination and why?
Each of you draw a picture with paper and pencil. Compare your masterpieces.
Present a craft made by your own hands.
Read a relationship improvement book out loud together by candlelight.
Give a relaxing massage.
Snuggle to stay warm and see how the night finishes.
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