I need some ideas

KoriBrett

The H said he thinks we should do some sort of activity together (not THAT, gutter brains), he suggested ballroom dancing LOL  (which, if you'd ever met him, you'd know how freaking funny that'd be).  I think he's right.  But wtf would we do?  It's not like I'd hang at the comic book store, or he'd hang at the yarn store. 

I suppose we could take a language class or something together.. idk.  Any ideas?  

j-w

Cooking class?  Some sort of book club?  DH and I took ballroom dancing lessons once and it was really fun!

xbrooklyngrl

Do you guys like cooking? My friend taked cooking classes with her DH and they LOVE it.

Personally, that's not for me (and definitely not DH), I rather do something like get drunk somewhere fun for the night. lol

xbrooklyngrl

also, if he IS into the dancing thing, I'd switch ballroom for Salsa

J&A2008

What about a woodworking class?  You guys could make an end table together or something.  In my experience, it's more fun - no coordination/rhythm involved, and there's more down time to chat with other people in the class.

Jodi&Joe

This is one of those things that is SO easy yet seems so difficult.

Do ANYTHING.

Go bowling.  Go golfing.  Go sit at a cafe with some coffee and talk.  Even just going to dinner, without the kids, is a change and quality time.  Go to a shooting range and get some stress out. 

Have the kids go to someone else's house and have a Wii competition -- strip Wii bowling!  (if you have Wii)

Play strip poker.

Rent a hotel room, light some candles and have at it.  Nothing beats hardcore hotel sex. 

Just do SOMETHING!  Good luck!

DandelionMom

Try the dance thing, that sounds fun!  Check into community ed classes, they usually have cool things.  Or if you want stay-at-home dates -- DH and I are huge dorks and have a lot of fun playing on the Wii. 

justEK

Language or cooking.

Why not try the ballroom dancing. If he's up for something that is totally not him, I'd do it. It's more fun when it's a challenge.

KoriBrett

 Jodi

OMG.  Dirty nasty hotel sex.  We once were put in one of the handicap access rooms.  The safety bars in the bathroom really come in handy..... 

Maybe bowling.  Maybe cooking.  Hmmm.  I'll have to check classes at the comm. college.  Woodworking would be awesome.  

hikerbeth

I took ballroom dancing with my DH.  It was hysterical.  He has no rhythm and he would be counting along with the instructor.  Did he really learn how to dance?  No.  But we did have fun.

belle204

Do you have Spirited Art there? Drinking and painting simultaneously .. winning. ;-) I think bowling woulf be fun as pp mentioned.

xbrooklyngrl

LOL Kor, OMG I remember once DH was hanging off a pipe in a dirty hotel and it broke and he hurt his arm and we spent the rest of the night in the ER. ahhh good times.

I won't even tell you how long its been since DH and I've done something alone. We are way overdue.

joy143dh

I second the shooting range idea.  DH & I always have a good time when we go.  There is a natural respect that you can gain from watching someone shoot. Plus, it's quiet (not much talking, I mean) and there are many opportunities for encouragement and praise.

My advice would be to try different things - - don't sign up for a 6 wk series on Mediterranean Cooking - -  because you may find that it doesn't interest you both.  Try one thing at a time and see what you guys click with.  

Then again, DH & I did this and realized we like different things and ended up signing up for seperate classes. Oh well.

KoriBrett

No shooting range.  Neither of us is into guns at all.  Fencing I'd be up for, though.

I'll have him read these tonight, thank you :-) 

justEK

I like Joy's idea. I think you guys should take turns picking what you do.

Cbidt's girl

I like being active - endorphins naturally kick in to make you both feel good. I'd vote for bowling, rock climbing, rollerblading or something like that.

StarryNight39

I was also going to suggest a cooking class. Also at the restaurant I work at they have a wine dinner once a month which is a really fun time (plus you get to drink lots and lots of yummy wine!)

kelly&paul

paintball! dh was really into this for awhile. he always tried to get me to go, but I think I'm up for it now. bowling is good. I like belle's "spirited art" thing. I've never heard of that. are you by water? what about just hiking or canoeing?

AnnapolisLari

kelly&paul:

paintball! dh was really into this for awhile. he always tried to get me to go, but I think I'm up for it now. bowling is good. I like belle's "spirited art" thing. I've never heard of that. are you by water? what about just hiking or canoeing?

Paintball might work for you. I would think that shooting his ass would work off some aggression.

I like the cooking, ballroom or woodworking ideas.

dnagal

DH and I have gone to a cooking class together and loved it. It was a great way to have some fun and cooperate together.  Dancing class can be rough, instead of a joyful cooperation, it can feel like a wrestling match.  

ETA:  Oh, and going to a climbing gym together can be GREAT!  You are partners...depending on each other and also rooting for each other at the same time!  And it's active, get that blood pumping...while looking up at your spouse's butt/crotch for extended periods of time. 

FloF9

Paintball might work for you. I would think that shooting his ass would work off some aggression.

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AZ_Erica

How about going on some hiking trips.  Are there any good trails near you that you could do in just a couple of hours?

breezee_bean

AZ_Erica:

How about going on some hiking trips.  Are there any good trails near you that you could do in just a couple of hours?

this is what MH and I would enjoy.  We aren't really class types of people, other than working out together. 

I hope you find something fun!