This list of ideas ranges from personal heart thumping to the ooh-aah feeling invoked by social responsibility. Not only should these ideas pump the heart but satisfy the green conscience. For those who prefer a real thrill of adrenaline rush maybe the additive effect of doing multiple of these activities at the same time will suffice or convince your date to accompany you on a challenge.
Kissing and snuggling – no matter where done, the thrill entices and the environment unharmed
Massage – find a favorite massage oil (almond is my personal favorite) and let the fingers soothe
Reading aloud to each other – the choice of reading material leads to romance unknown (for a decadent daily treat try reading in bed for a few minutes each night)
Kissing Tag and Scavenger Hunts – games recalled from youth can be updated with romantic and environmental themes
Cooking Together or Picnicking – who can resist the urge to feed the need for romance
Hiking and walking – for all skill levels from a nature path in the city or to the summit of a Fourteener in the Rockies
Tastings (Cheese, Wine, Olive Oil) – feed the mind, feed the palate, share your thoughts
Cleaning or Shared Chores – so maybe duties and responsibilities aren’t inherently romantic, but having someone to share them with and make it a game or race does make the chores easier.
Canoeing – in solitary, with paddles and silence enough to hear the ripple of the water when a fish splashes
Photography – whether you want to be the model or try your hand at nature photography, bone up on the basics by reading a photography magazine. Some people earn extra income from photos.
Tours - Maybe visiting an organic farm or touring a factory. Might even include adventure or green vacation packages or guided sports, the activity level is easy to personalize.
Shared Learning – geared to personal interests whether you’d like to learn more about renewable energy or take a yoga class. Learning together means sharing thoughts aloud and having something to talk about later.
Volunteering – have you always wanted to participate in trail maintenance or clean up (my favorite site is Volunteer.gov – many of these opportunities are longer duration)
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