Having a hobby- something you both enjoy doing together, is one of the secrets to a long and enjoyable relationship. There are many perks to this, individually and as a couple. A joint hobby will spice up your relationship and help strengthen your bond as you spend more time in each other’s company playing on the same team or even on opposing teams.
Of course, the challenge with finding hobbies for couples is that interests are likely to differ. Even if you both enjoy watching movies, you may love different genres, making it difficult to reach a consensus on movie night.
Regardless, finding common ground with hobbies will significantly benefit your relationship. Here are the best 12 hobbies for couples to bond together:
1. Travel Together
Traveling together is an activity on the bucket list of most couples. However, you don’t have to reserve it for vacations and special occasions. You don’t even have to plan an elaborate road trip. There are loads of new adventures near you that you can explore together in your city or state.
Exploring new places is not only fun; it is also a learning experience. Spending time away from your regular environment can also add variety to your relationship and strengthen your bond as you grow together.
2. Sports or other Physical Activities
We have lumped this all together under a broad heading because there are plenty of options here. However, for this to work, both of you have to love physical activity. It could be as simple as going to the gym together or more outdoorsy stuff like hiking, surfing, biking, golfing, running, and so on. It’ll make a lot of sense if you’re both fit for these activities, and it’s a shared hobby. Make sure your partner is fully on board, and they can keep up with the physical rigor of whatever activity you settle for.
3. Do some Art
You don’t have to be a professional artist to do art for fun. As long as you have enough time on your hands and you’re both willing to learn, you can try your hands at some craft. Painting, drawing, or doodling together as a couple is a great way to spend your spare time. You can also learn to play music together or use your partner as your model if you’re an artist or a photographer.
Even if only one-half of the pair is artistic, you can teach the other person some craft or spend time together working on a project. You can even check this video. If you have kids already, you can get them involved and make it a family fun time.
4. Yoga or Meditation
This may not sound upbeat or fun, but both of you can come to enjoy spending a relaxing time together. It’s a deeply relaxing and peaceful hobby that can also help you bond with your partner spiritually. Scheduling a yoga or meditation session once a week or any other convenient schedule can benefit your physical and mental well-being. It’s a win-win since you’re also spending time with your partner.
5. Keep a Couple’s Journal
If you and your partners keep separate journals, you can find a way to turn it into a joint hobby by keeping one for yourself as a couple. Once in a while, you and your partner can sit together over a glass of wine and some snacks while you note down important events or fond memories in your life together. It could also be a time to reflect and connect on a much deeper level.
These days, you can kick it a notch higher by leveraging technology. Starting a joint youtube channel or a blog to document your journey is similar to journaling. Who knows, you might even be able to monetize this later if it gains enough traction.
6. Volunteering Together
Volunteering is a wholesome way to spend time together as a couple. Not only are you doing something for the greater good, but you’re also spending more about each other and learning more about each other. Through this shared experience, you and your partner can learn more about what you both hold dear and your strongest values.
To volunteer together, spend time with your partner to discuss causes and movements that are most important to both of you, then work out a plan to participate in them. Even if you have different interests in this area, you can take turns volunteering for various causes based on your respective passions.
7. Cook up a Storm Together
Cooking is one activity that is quite easy to share with your partner. Whether you’re actively cooking together or the other person is there to assist you, you’ll be spending quality time together. You can pick a cuisine you’re both familiar with or let your partner teach you their special secret recipe.
You can also attend cooking or baking classes or participate in a cook-off challenge as a couple or competing partner. Cooking is a friendly and homely activity and an excellent opportunity to bond deeply with your partner. You’ll enjoy the activity and whatever meal or deserts you can whip up afterward.
8. Go Dancing
Few physical activities are as intimate as dancing. This makes it one the ideal hobbies for couples. It feels even better if you both have a shared appreciation for certain dance moves or a specific type of music. The music, intricate movement and laughter shared as a couple will significantly help your relationship.
You don’t have to be a professional dancer to enjoy this activity. You can take dance lessons together with the help of an instructor or right at home in the comfort of your living room. It doesn’t have to be perfect or fancy; at the very least; your partner will get a good laugh from watching you embarrass yourself trying to pull off some special moves.
9. Fishing or Hunting
Depending on where you live, going on a fishing or hunting trip together might be a great way to spend time together as a couple. It’s an opportunity to break from your 24/7 plugged-in city life and bond away from your phones and gadgets.
If you have enough money, you can invest in the fishing gear you need or rent them at a much lower cost. Be sure to go prepared and be safety conscious. If you have couple-friends that may be interested in the idea, you may plan a weekend together in your cabin in the woods or at a camping ground.
10. Gardening
When most people think of a garden, what comes to mind is an ample outdoor space where they can plant different fruits and vegetables. But you start a garden indoors or make use of your tiny patio. You can tend the garden with your partner, and it’s an excellent opportunity to bond. You’ll also enjoy fresh produce from your garden for use in your kitchen.
Gardening is a potentially rigorous activity, so it’s an excellent workout for both of you. You also get to learn a lot in the process, as there are plenty of things to know to raise healthy and productive plants. All the time spent together caring for your plant will help you both grow closer to each other.
11. Play Games Together
Couples game nights are perfect bonding times. You can make a list of some of your favorite games and play them together every week or on a bi-weekly basis. You can keep this tradition up long enough to make it a family ritual even after you have kids.
Traditional board games like chess, scrabble, monopoly, and card games are a great way to spend your time. You can also opt for modern computer games if you’re both into them. You can also invite friends and family for games night once in a while to spice it up and increase the fun.
12. Complete Puzzles
Crosswords may sound old-fashioned, but it is still a jolly couple’s activity that you will both enjoy doing. The beauty of it is that you can take it with you wherever you go, challenging your brain and having some mild fun at the same time. You can compete against each other or work together to solve puzzles as a much-cherished tradition.
Conclusion
When you’re thinking of fun hobby you can do with your spouse, the most important thing is to find an activity that you can both truly enjoy. Be as honest as possible with each other about what you want and be open to new ideas. Try out different ideas, and with time, you’ll be able to find something that works great for both of you.