Experience a "real world treasure hunt" while Geocaching!

          Looking for an adventure? Go Geocaching on your next date! Don’t know what Geocaching is? Watch this short video: What is Geocaching? First, sign up for a free account at Geocaching.com. Then, search for Geocaches in the Phoenix area. Then find the location on your GPS or smartphone app and discover the Geocache. Don't forget to sign the logbook and track it online! You’ll find that there’s quite a few in your area! Be aware that you need a GPS or smartphone in order to do this date. Watch more Geocaching basics here.

Marriage can be an adventure...if you get out of that "routine rut." In fact, research tells us that couples who do things out of the ordinary grind of everyday life are happier with their marriage.

           The National Marriage Project talks about the importance of novelty in your marriage. "Most couples experience a decline in relationship quality after a few years, partly because they become habituated to one another and are more likely to take one another, and their relationship, for granted.The initial excitement associated with getting to know a person, growing in intimacy, and trying new things as a couple can disappear as the two people settle into a routine."

      "By contrast, a growing body of research suggests that couples who engage in novel activities that are fun, active, or otherwise arousing—from hiking to dancing to travel to card games—enjoy higher levels of relationship quality. Thus, date nights should foster this higher quality, especially insofar as couples use them to engage in exciting, active, or unusual activities. In other words, couples may be particularly likely to benefit from a regular date night if they use it as an opportunity to do more than that old standby: dinner and a movie. It is also important that they choose activities that represent a balance of each partner’s interests, rather than tending to do things (novel or not) that are desired more by the same partner each time."

Source: National Marriage Project

 

So, what are you waiting for? Get out and have a novel adventure! Don't forget to pack a lunch or snack for the trip!