Partners who sweat together, stay together. It’s true. For this week’s tip, I’m stealing from my character Lucian’s arsenal. My recommendation: stay in for an evening of dancing.
That’s right, dance at home, where there’s no cover charge or waiting in line. No need to wear uncomfortable shoes. Better still, you control the music. No overplayed pop anthems will spoil the mood. Your playlist will set the tone for the evening be it “At Last,” “Let’s Get it On,” or simply “Dancing Machine.”
Whether literally or figuratively, dancing benefits the heart. Burning calories together elevates endorphins and raises your pulse. Cardio boost aside, the time spent close to your partner reconnects your bodies. Heavy breaths, tangled limbs, hips moving in sync. Your bodies work together toward a shared goal: mutual passion.
Dancing will help increase your bond. Shortness of breath and a racing pulse mirror the sensations of falling in love. Revive emotional memories as you sway together. Glide fingers over warm skin to rest your hand in the swoop of your partner’s back. Press chest to chest. Inspire desire with a light sweep of your fingers and the firm grip of your gaze. Wrapped in this much sensuality, you can’t help but arouse renewed affection.
Need help with your song choices? View Lucian’s playlist here. And, 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. (This post was updated since its original publication on February 18, 2019.)
Hey Tonya-
Another great piece about one of my absolute favorite things to do besides write and breathe and that is dancing! I grew up loving music and dancing as did my children and this is one of our bonds, although neither of my spouses danced they did appreciate my love of dancing my hope and faith is that I will find a partner whom I can share once again this beat closer to my heart than my next breath!
-Valerie