Married Couples: Things to do?

Question

My husband and I are trying to look into ideas to do together. He wants to go paintballing but I'm not a fan. I like to work out but he doesn't. We both like to go mini-golfing and bowling but want a few more ideas.

We're both pretty young (I'm 22 and he's 24) and relatively active. Thanks for any ideas.

Answer 1

Camping is fun. Kayaking can be fun as well. How about even getting an old car and build a hot rod together. Even if it never runs it would be fun going to swap meets looking for parts etc. Think out side the bun.

Answer 2

First of all you both need to respect the others interest, go paintballing with him and then have him work out with you, not saying you have to do it all the time but try it out! Get in the car and take a day trip somewhere, do not plan it just be spontaneous! Make each others interest fun, go outside and have a paintball fight just you n him, this way you both get exercise and think about the fun of just being silly TOGETHER! Thats the main IDEA! Go out for iceceam and a wak on the beach. l

Answer 3

There are so many activities available, just choose some and do them. Taking a cooking class, going to the rodeo, going to a flea market, browsing a bookstore, going to a museum, throwing a cookout, helping in a food line, going to a sporting event, doing line dancing, being on a softball league together, doing renovation projects around the house together, etc. As you can see, the possibilities are endless.

I noticed you pointed out things that one likes but the other doesn't. The whole point of doing things as a married couple is not only to do things that both enjoy, but to also share in each other's interests and activities. When people do this, they:
a) get to know more about the other person;
b) get to learn (more) about the other person's interests/hobbies;
c) get to spend fun, quality time together;
d) let their partner know that their partner, and what is important to their partner, is also important to them;
e) usually have an interesting and varied relationship.

Answer 4

I'm glad to see that you two are trying to do things together. That is awesome. Maybe you two can do some of the things you don't like to do together. Like maybe you can go paintballing once in a while and he could go to the gym with you. Not all the time but just to let each other know that you care enough to put them first once in a while. Other things to do depend on where you live and what's available. Try something adventurous, Camping, hiking, Scuba Diving, Sky diving. My wife and I are pretty adventurous so we like doing new things. Also you can try new places to eat and hang out. We tried Mystery Theatre, A Comedy Club, things like that. MAybe you can take turns planning the evening that way you both get to plan the new event. Good luck. HAve fun..

Answer 5

A marriage is compromising sometimes there are always going to be things both of you don't like but what builds a marriage stronger is doing what you don't like because you know it's important to the other person. There are many things you can do together make movie night whether it be at home or an actual movie theatre. Meet eachother somewhere romantic go there in seperate cars to make things more spicy erotic( don't know if this is the right word lol)Walking on a long trail and having a picnic with wine cheese grapes, and crackers) A nice bubble bath massage night get relaxing nature music ( bed bath&beyond) candles oils bubbles you can take it from there...
There are books in the book store on things you can do in your local area that might be fun : wine tatsing ect...
Also if you go to google you can enter entertainment listings in.... ( add your city and state) it will give you a list of restaurants, and other events to try.. I hope this helps.
Sincerely
Jennifer

Answer 6

You are at a perfect stage of life to form some neat habits together. You know you both have some common things you like to do. I am not real game to go shopping for anything, even stuff we need. However, even as late in life as I am, we have now started to find the time to go to breakfast and then do shopping together, I know this sounds weird but this little thing alone makes a big difference. When I first retired ( semi-retired) I told her we should go out to eat at least one different place a week. In our town that would allow for about a 2 week rotation and not be in the same spot twice. Never materialized.

Now combining needed shopping trips ( okay some unneeded ones) and breakfast/lunch is a neat thing. We both like it. This doesn't cost much since you are a younger couple. It just combines the BS of regular shopping with your hubby to assist and a pleasant meal We spent too many years watching nickles and dimes. Yes, you need to be fiscally responsible, but my wife and I allow in the budget $25.00 a week for " entertainment". Believe it or not, we don't always use it.

Relaxing together and making the "chores" fun is great for both of you. Wished I'd have been smart enough sooner for this.

Answer 7

First off if you like working out paintball is very competetive and very athletic. If anything you may kick your hubby's butt being more in shape then he. Really though my wife and I enjoy going dancing once in awhile, going out for a nice meal, watching a good movie, going swimming, walking our dogs, camping, billiards. Really though anything you do as a couple is suppose to be good because you are spending time together. Consider the paintball tell your hubby okay I will check out the paintball if you start going to the gym with me once in awhile. He may detest it in the beginning but he will thank you for getting him back in shape. I hope this helps you out and one other thing marriage is compromise so sometimes to get to know your loved one better you must go do things that you wouldn't normally do.

God Bless and Good Luck just enjoy being together.

Answer 8

Hiking, bicycling, or walking for relaxation and togetherness. Take a sack lunch and make a day of it.

Home shows if you are into fixing up your home or yard.

Work in the yard together.

Open houses if you are thinking about buying a house. It's a good way to find out what each other wants in a home.

Run errands together, then get lunch.

Get a dog and walk it together. (that one is fun!)

Passionate time "exercising" together in the bedroom (my personal favorite)

The main thing is just to spend time together doing anything at all.

Answer 9

How about volunteering? There are so many places. Habitat for Humanity? You'll both learn a good craft. How about at a shelter or food kitchen? Boys & Girls clubs, seniors? Altzimers centers, dial a ride, reading programs at the library, red cross, the list is endless. Do something you'd be proud of yourselfs for.

Answer 10

Go Paintballing. It is a blast. Be on the same team and then on opposites. Make sure he buys you the best paintball gun and remember to where plenty of protection. It is very fun and you will get your exercise too.