{"id":1455,"date":"2016-08-03T14:04:08","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T14:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beyondchai.com\/blog\/?p=1455"},"modified":"2016-09-07T19:43:02","modified_gmt":"2016-09-07T19:43:02","slug":"12-vacation-ideas-to-recharge-your-couple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyondchai.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/03\/12-vacation-ideas-to-recharge-your-couple\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Vacation Ideas To ReCharge Your Couple"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#1 LEAVE ALONE, THREE\u2019S A CROWD:<\/strong> We understand you love your kids, your friends and your pets&#8230; HOWEVER&#8230; take some much needed \u201cAlone Time!\u201d This means Aunt Norma should not be part of the itinerary either! It doesn\u2019t matter how long you take, but we think it should be at least a 3 to 4-nighter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#2 STATE RULES &amp; OBJECTIVES: <\/strong>Transparency is key here. Why are you taking this time alone together? What do you want to accomplish? Reconnect? Feel important again? Say it!!! And while you\u2019re at it, establish <strong><u>common unbreakable rules<\/u><\/strong> for your time off together. (e.g. no phone calls to mom, work emails are prohibited, etc.) Respect each other\u2019s choices, and yes, make compromises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#3 PLAN IT TOGETHER: <\/strong>Vacation planning is a balancing act because frequently we see one of the two in the couple as the \u201cLead Organizer\u201d while the other typically enjoys \u201cBeing Organized.\u201d This time we recommend you try to soften or strengthen the role you usually take in the exercise. Furthermore, when both are involved in the vacation planning, there\u2019s no room for blame in case something goes wrong with the accommodations, flight or activities. And it\u2019s more fun!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#4 SPEND TIME IN NATURE:<\/strong> The beach is good, but, one without a Volleyball State Championship Tournament is not so good. Get the picture? Quiet time in nature has a way to reconnect a couple\u2019s soul like nothing else.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<span style=\"float:left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-top: 8px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- BC300-250 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9441334350567224\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3883394805\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/span>\n<p><strong>#5 STAY UNPLUGGED: <\/strong>We know this one\u2019s gonna hurt&#8230; But hey, you can\u2019t comply to Idea #1 if you carry your entourage in the Cloud&#8230; If this is too hard for you, keep it to a minimum or for emergencies. Besides, you may want to establish that as a specific rule&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#6 JOURNAL IT: <\/strong>You heard it before, <em>if it\u2019s worth living, it\u2019s worth recording<\/em>. Take time to reflect each day on the positive stuff you are \u201cre-discovering\u201d about your partner. And YES, you can use your smart phone if you\u2019d rather keep a digital record. HOWEVER&#8230; airplane mode is mandatory here.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#7 MAKE SOMETHING NEW OF WHAT YOU BOTH LOVE:<\/strong> Okay this will require a bit of creativity. Let\u2019s say you both love cycling. Why not rent a tandem for a change? You love trying new dishes when you eat out? Why not elaborating an exotic feast by yourselves? You guys love to read the latest thrillers? Why not outlining a genuine story of your own and let your imagination go wild? The possibilities are endless&#8230; and fun!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#8 TREAT YOUR MATE:<\/strong> You know what he\/she loves. At least we hope you do&#8230; But the point is not to blow up the bank in order to spoil your lover. After all, she may love diamonds but if he has a weak spots for Porsches&#8230; this \u201ctreat\u201d thing could really put you under&#8230; No, the intention here is to display your love with small attentions. Like inviting her to a diamond hunting expedition in flee markets? Who knows what you\u2019ll find!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#9 DON\u2019T FORGET TO REMEMBER: <\/strong>Remember how you guys met? Do you ever talk about that? What was it like when you realized you were in love? The feelings, what were they? What did you like the most about the other? This is your foundation as a couple so it is certainly worth reminiscing and talking about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#10 SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT TIME OFF TOGETHER:<\/strong> We understand you have other important responsibilities and that time is scarce. Nonetheless, your alone time should not be limited to summer vacations. We\u2019re not talking \u201cdate nights\u201d here, although those are very important as well. We\u2019re talking about other 3 to 4-nighter getaways. Make sure you schedule at least another one within the next 6 months. In fact, one every 3 to 4 months would work wonders in your relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#11 WHAT\u2019S YOUR VISION:<\/strong> Did you establish a vision as a couple? No? Do one now! What do you want to accomplish together? In your church, your family, your health, your work, your finances, etc. Whatever it is, you two need to agree on everything. It\u2019s your vision! Then, write it down and revisit it at least twice a year. If you have one, well dust it off and make sure to review it together before you get back to civilization&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component mt-paragraph text\">\n<p><strong>#12 READ YOUR JOURNAL TO EACH OTHER: <\/strong>Conclude your get away by sharing your journal notes with the love of your life. This seemingly simple gesture, along with your couple\u2019s vision, could continue to fuel you for weeks to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#1 LEAVE ALONE, THREE\u2019S A CROWD: We understand you love your kids, your friends and your pets&#8230; HOWEVER&#8230; take some much needed \u201cAlone Time!\u201d This means Aunt Norma should not be part of the itinerary either! 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