Spontaneity in a relationship is exciting. It's also… a lot of work both logistically and emotionally.
Impromptu nights out or, say, a picnic this coming weekend *ahem* are essential for keeping long term relationships vibrant. That's why we're big fans of “strategic spontaneity.” The idea being you put 10 minutes of thought into coming up with a few fun surprise gestures you can spread out on your calendar. That way, you're not forced to actually be spontaneous in the moment, but you still get the credit for it. This is what the world's finest legal experts would refer to as a loophole.
So when Saturday rolls around and you casually drop over your morning coffee, “Let's do the chores tomorrow: I'll pack a bottle of wine, that cheese you like, and some sandwiches, and we can sit at the lake this afternoon,” you'll look like James Bond but secretly be a well-planned Q.
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