For this week’s tip, we return to Lucian Blake’s approach to wooing his lady. In the scene referenced in Week 39, he whisked his reluctant love interest to the park for a sunset picnic. During this magical cinematic moment, both characters let down their guard and grow closer than either intended. For Week 43 of 52 Love, enchant your partner with a mesmerizing sunset.
Sharing a stunning sunset can slow your perception of time. As evening embraces the day, ease your minds. Relax your spirits. Give your brains the chance to recharge. Let peace permeate you and your partner while the golden rays warm you from the inside out. Watch shadows lengthen as the sun sinks below the horizon. Break from fretting over the past or worrying about the future. Untangle from the complexities life brings with the simplicity of nature’s golden hour.
Make it an event. Bring snacks, a cooler for cold beverages, or a thermos for hot. Hold hands from your favorite foldout chairs, or snuggle on a plush blanket and savor the time in each other’s arms.
Entwined with your partner, witness the ever-changing beauty of the sky at dusk. Gaze into the vast, color-splashed horizon as the sun cuts across a sea of blue sky. Vibrant magentas swirl into deep ambers. Rich purples explode across nature’s pink canvas. When the sky lights up in electric orange and takes your breath away, it’s okay to snap a few photos, but stay present in this moment with your partner. Take advantage of the incredible show nature offers and luxuriate in the romantic backdrop for your time together.
Meditate on the miraculous as you connect with nature. When it comes to reminding you of what’s important, never underestimate the power of awe. During the glorious grandeur of your sunset rendezvous, let the silent majesty of the planet’s orbit put your relationship into perspective. Appreciate life and who you have in yours. As the sun kisses the horizon, embrace your partner and do the same.
After the splendor of the setting sun, stick around for romantic stargazing, or plan your dusk date before an expected meteor shower. Beneath a brilliant glittering sky, relive teenage fantasies by making out under the stars. Reflect on the increased bond between you and look forward to chasing golden sunsets into your golden years.
If you try this intimacy tip or have a better recommendation, let me know in the comments. For weekly suggestions on how to show your partner love, sign up for my blog, 52 Love, in the sidebar.
