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Picking up a new hobby with your partner is the perfect relationship booster.That is if you keep it light and fun instead of rough and competitivelike a game of street soccer with your buddies. There are definitelyloads of benefits (read: more time spent on the golf course instead ofat the malls) to be reaped while “playing” together, but one wrong move(read: ogling at other girls in yoga class or pushing her too hardduring training) could earn you a one-way ticket to the doghouse.Here’s a look at some fun playdate activities for couples with a listof dos and don’ts. Remember the mantra: “The couple that playstogether, stays together.”
Painting Art expresses many unspoken thoughts and emotions that we might nothave the words for – it nourishes our souls simply because we’reheeding our innate need to express ourselves. Attending art classestogether is a great way to strengthen the emotional and spiritual bondbetween couples. Hobby specs Oil painting or water colour? Landscapes or abstractwork? There are several options for classes in Singapore. Attendingpainting workshops or classes together is the perfect way to encourageeach other to expand and nurture the inner artist. You’ll be amazed howmuch better you’ll understand a person through his or her approach tothe process as well as the final product. Do Visit museums and fl ip through art books as you advancealong in your new hobby as a couple. Discuss why Picasso moves you, butdoes nothing to her. In your conversations, you’ll discover new thingsabout one another. Don’t Keep to yourself and your art project. Talk to each otheropenly about ideas in your artistic journey together during the span ofyour workshop. Share your personal experiences. Heck, why not even beher muse? Inspire her! Be her, ahem, model... just for the fun of it. Triathlons Swim. Bike. Run. Triathlons have become trendy these days. They are theperfect hobby for the sporty couple looking for some fun while workingout under the sun. Best of all, there are triathlon races organised inholiday spots like Bali and Bintan every year – race and relax, guys! Hobby specs Not to worry if your partner isn’t up to speed withfi tness – yet. Unlike what many think, triathlons are only as intenseas you want them to be. As beginners, the both of you can start offwith the mini-triathlon races – a 200m open water swim, 10km bike rideand 2km run. This should take you less than 60 minutes to complete. Youset the pace, so listen to your body and follow what you’re comfortablewith. Sprint races require a 750m swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run. Do Train together. Remember the mantra? You don’t have to swim,bike and run at the exact same pace – but align your trainingschedules. Share notes and tips on how to get into top form for raceday. Don’t Assume the role of her coach. Just because you’re a betterswimmer doesn’t automatically earn you that title. Be sure to encourageher positively. Remember, negative affi rmations (read: “You swam likea duck!”) do not usually work on girls.
Cooking Cooking schools and workshops aren’t just reserved for girls. Nothingis more sexy than seeing a man cook up a storm in the kitchen. Learnhow to cook gourmet dishes and try them out for your romantic dinnersat home. Take turns to be the chef. Your woman would be most impressed. Hobby specsIt’s not as diffi cult as you think. Take your cue from culinary heroessuch as Jamie Oliver and David Rocco. Read up and roll up (yoursleeves)! There are several cooking workshops and schools in town. Justpick one. Attend a class or two with your partner and then practisecooking the dishes at home. Better still – have friends over while youtwo battle out in your very own season of Iron Chef. Do Banish the thought that only the woman can own the kitchen athome. Sure, the only thing you know how to cook may be scrambled eggsbut hey – Rome wasn’t built in a day. Even girls have to learn how tocook; we weren’t born with an apron or a spatula attached to our hands.You’ve got to start somewhere. Cooking a good meal together requiresteamwork – just like a successful relationship. Don’t Be too critical about her cooking. If the both of you havejust started cooking classes together, chances are your banana cakesaren’t going to taste like banana cakes on your fi rst few tries. Forevery “Yucks!” comment, offer her something more upbeat and positivelike “I prefer the tiramisu you made last week.” Yoga Bring some om into your love nest. Many couples are swooning over thepositive effects of yoga. Not only does it increase fl exibility, it isalso known to make one feel calm, at peace, clear-minded and consciousof the simple yet important things in life. Also very good traits in apartner. Hobby specs There are several types of yoga – hatha, ashthanga,bikram... the list goes on. Some varieties are more strenuous (buildingup your inner core strength), while others tend to focus more onstretching and breathing. Take your pick. There are some instructorswho offer yoga classes for couples – look out for them. Practising yogatogether is known to deepen the bond between two individuals. Do Be present during your yoga class. There will naturally bemany other women clad in skintight yoga apparel (other than yourgirlfriend) in attendance. Stay focused – in all senses of the word –and allow yourself to truly experience the wonders of yoga. Share yourthoughts on the class with your signifi cant other. Also try booking ayoga retreat for two as a romantic weekend getaway. Don’t Try to impress your girl and overstretch yourself inclass. Listen to your body. Don’t beat yourself up just because yourgirlfriend has managed the headstand and you can’t. Compliment her andavoid sour grape gripes such as “Girls are just more fl exible.”Listen, dude – it’s not a competition.
Golf Any golf enthusiast will tell you that the sport isn’t merely a game:it’s almost a way of life. Let’s just say that this particular hobbytakes up a lot of time. If it’s not an hour or two at the driving rangetwice a week, it’s often a fi ve hour game at the course during the weekend. Hobby specs Golf isn’t merely about physical strength – it’salso a mental game. It puts one in the zone that sportsmen so love topursue. Also, as my father likes to say: “It’s only on the golf coursethat you get to see a person’s real character.” Be it through thefriendly banter, jokes, highlights of the game, body odour or even whenyou’re playing like a cow, many intimate moments are shared on the golfcourse over a fi ve-hour period. This sure beats going on a movie dateevery Saturday followed by shopping, doesn’t it? Do Go on golfi ng holidays together. There are many options forgolfi ng holidays in the region – from Bintan Island in Indonesia toHainan Island in China. Oh, one more tip: If need be, play somediplomatic golf. It’s called a “Couple Hobby”, not the US Masterstournament. Don’t Try to keep correcting her as you go along. Everyone has adifferent way of playing, so quit bossing her around just because youhave a better handicap.
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Picking up a new hobby with your partner is the perfect relationship booster.That is if you keep it light and fun instead of rough and competitivelike a game of street soccer with your buddies. There are definitelyloads of benefits (read: more time spent on the golf course instead ofat the malls) to be reaped while “playing” together, but one wrong move(read: ogling at other girls in yoga class or pushing her too hardduring training) could earn you a one-way ticket to the doghouse.Here’s a look at some fun playdate activities for couples with a listof dos and don’ts. Remember the mantra: “The couple that playstogether, stays together.” 
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