1. Spend time, not money: As you probably
already know, personal fi nances can be a big issue in any
relationship. You’d be surprised if you looked at just how
much money you spend annually on food outside of the
home. Cooking at home is a cheaper alternative to dining
out, but it’s also a way to spend quality time with your
partner. What better time to start the new routine than the
Holiday season? Instead of doing the, you cook, I clean
thing, it’s better to do it all together so that you save time,
reduce stress and strengthen lines of communication.
Warning: Do not use this time to discuss serious issues,
just have fun and save the serious stuff for later.
2. Focus: Cooking with your partner, especially
during the Holidays, will make you feel more connected
to your partner, which can help strengthen your bond.
Activities like watching TV don’t always feel like quality
time since it’s more diffi cult to be present or have a
discussion. Try to set aside one or two days a week where
you can alternate teaching each other recipes and going
through the process together.
HOLIDAY
COOKING
FOR COUPLES
It almost sounds like a contradiction, but home
cooked meals will help you lose weight and, as a
bonus, it can also strengthen your relationship.
Th ere is no other time of the year when cooking
a meal at home has more focus than the Holiday
Season so why not trim that waist line and
build a stronger relationship at the same time.
Cooking a holiday meal together with your
partner brings the true meaning of the Holiday
season into focus. Couple activities like cooking
can help you both feel more bonded as a couple
and creates a much happier environment for
your entire family. Th ere are bonuses to cooking
as a couple for the Holiday’ for its health,
convenience, and joyful qualities. We’ve put
together fi ve benefi ts of couples cooking together
for the Holidays.
3. Healthy Couples Matter: You may
have noticed that when you exercise and eat healthy you
feel happier and less stressed? Th is is one of the benefi ts
of cooking healthy meals side by side. When couples feel
confi dent and secure in their relationships they tend to be
more aff ectionate and open. Cooking with your partner for
the Holidays and beyond can make you happier, healthier
and closer as a couple.
4. Learn and love: Learning each other’s favorite
foods and likes in the kitchen can be exciting. Learning
from each other and sharing your skills and techniques can
give you a since of appreciation and pride for your partner.
Knowing what your partner likes can go a long way. Again,
remember to keep it fun. Th is is not a competition.
5. Pay it forward: Setting time aside to prepare
a meal with your partner can begin a pattern of kindness
where one partner feels safe enough to send a nice message
of thanks the next day or to do something kind in return.
Remember, the more you help someone get what they want,
the easier it becomes to get what you want.
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