Tired of the holiday rush? Partied out? Any idea of how to make New Year’s Eve feel meaningful, and not just another obligation?
You’re not alone in feeling this way. The average American adds 3-5 social gatherings in December to their busy schedule. My calendar holds three Christmas parties, plus Christmas and New Year’s Eve dances. One survey found if you include Thanksgiving and New Years, the number of obligations jumps to over 10. And 30% of people will host at least one themselves.
Just thinking about that drains my energy.
With all the holidaying, how do you make New Years truly special for the person you love?
Let me share an easy, intimate New Year’s Romantic Moment you can create. It’s simple, inexpensive. And the payoffs are great.
Pick five Romantic Moments you shared this past year. Include vacations, getaways, quiet mornings or evenings together.
- Now, gather photos or mementos from each Moment.
- Write down a short reflection of what made each Moment unforgettable. What you did. Where you went. How you felt.
When you’re ready, invite your partner to meet you somewhere quiet. No interruptions. Make it before New Year’s Eve, if possible. If you don’t get a chance to share this Romantic Moment before December 31, it’ll still be significant if you do it during the first week in January.
Once you’re relaxed, hand them your written reflections and relive the Romantic Moments on your list.
After reminiscing, create a list of at least three Romantic Moments you’d both like to share during the coming month or so. Write them down. Agree who will plan each Romantic Moment.
What you’ll have is a reminder of the wonderful Moments you’ve shared. And build anticipation of more Romantic Moments for the coming year. What better way to launch the new year with your partner.
What’s a Romantic Moment you’d like to create for your partner in the coming year?
Robert Beagle
