What Do You Do In The Evening's With Your Partner?

Kintarō Hattori · 12-10-2005 7:03pm #1

First off, please don't crack off the usual sexual innunendo's. I'm sorry if this thread has been done recently- but it's a difficult one to check without the search option. If this is in the wrong forum, I don't think it is, please feel free to move it mods!!

OK, so I've living with my girlfriend for the last while now, less than a year. We used to live in Rathmines, which had a great buzz, but moved out to Balbriggan, which is a tad more sedate.

So my question is, with the coming colder, darker nights, what do you guys do to entertain yourselfs, keep yourselfs amused in the evenings. I'm mainly looking for idea's, as I can't seem to think beyond the obvious ones I've listed below.

Lovemaking
Watching a movie
Having a romantic candlelit dinner
Going to the pub
Going to the cinema
Taking a walk
Having a hobby (difficult, she likes to do most things together)

And that's it. That's how utterly unoriginal I am. Anyone have any good suggestions? I'd like to make her as happy as possible and keep her entertained!

Red Alert · 12-10-2005 7:06pm

get her in on gaming!

Kintarō Hattori · 12-10-2005 7:09pm

That's not gonna happen. She thinks it's childish, and sigh, I hardly get to game these days!

Le Rack · 12-10-2005 7:13pm

I was gonna suggest stupid fun childish games like twister or mousetrap but since she dislikes childishness...

Roast Marshmellows on the fire!

John · 12-10-2005 7:26pm

write the great American novel

Kintarō Hattori · 12-10-2005 7:50pm

No No Le Rack, go on, twister..... hmnnnn, that's not a bad idea. (I think she just doesn't like videogames).

Le Rack · 12-10-2005 8:20pm

yeah see twiste, mousetrap, scrabble, basically fun childish games always prove for much joy, and you can even spice some up, ending with "sexy results" as Homer J would say!

Rb · 12-10-2005 8:31pm

eo980 wrote:

Lovemaking
Watching a movie
Having a romantic candlelit dinner
Going to the pub
Going to the cinema
Taking a walk
Having a hobby (difficult, she likes to do most things together)

Try doing a few of these together for interesting results.

Other than that, a frivilous(sp?) game of hide and seek will keep you occupied for hours.

Or you could take up Yoga or meditiation or something like that and you could both do it in the evening.

Le Rack · 12-10-2005 8:32pm

or if at all possible a "steamy session" in a not so public public place!!!

Sparky · 12-10-2005 8:35pm

when i had a woman, we used to watch a bit of telly and have the usual chat about what happened in our day. We would also watch a movie at home and last year we used the open fire so i was nice to watch the movie with a nice fire we done some cooking together.

ven0m · 12-10-2005 9:47pm

LOADS & LOADS of talking...

::: ven0mous :::

Sleepy · 12-10-2005 9:53pm

Take some kind of class together? Dance Classes can be good fun. Or if that doesn't float your boat, maybe something like a photography or wine-tasting course etc.?

Kintarō Hattori · 12-10-2005 10:27pm

Hmnnn some good suggestions folks!! Keep 'em coming! I particuarly like the idea of taking up photography Sleepy! It can be quite scenic out here- so not at all a bad suggestion!

funk-you · 12-10-2005 11:02pm

learn an instrument together or if you can play, teach her.

Cianos · 13-10-2005 12:27am

Sounds slightly nerdy, but me and m'lady sometimes do crosswords together, and Sodukos. I sometimes have the same dilemma as yourself though. Its a pity there isnt more to do. Hmmmm.

missingtime · 13-10-2005 12:36am

See if ye can drag a few friends down for a nites dinner/drink/movie?

NeMiSiS · 13-10-2005 8:41am

Dogging ?
TK

Dades · 13-10-2005 8:49am

A grand big jigsaw will keep her busy while you get gaming.

Bluetonic · 13-10-2005 8:59am

Learn a little on the town you've moved into.

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"The Hamilton Fanily And the Making of Balbriggan" By Stephanie Bourke

Back by public demand, Stephanie repeats her hugely popular presentation on the story of the Hamiltons of Hampton Hall, the dynasty that developed Balbriggan from a tiny hamlet to the major industrial and business centre of Fingal in the 19th century. This was also the basis for the Society’s latest publication which was launched last September. Hopefully, by now you have bought your copy and have read it to help bring tonight’s lecture alive.

All lectures, presentations and slide shows, will be held again this year at the Bracken Court Hotel, George's Square, Balbriggan at 8.30pm

Kintarō Hattori · 13-10-2005 9:04am

The Atheist wrote:

A grand big jigsaw will keep her busy while you get gaming.

I like your way of thinking!!!

joejoem · 13-10-2005 9:07am

eo980 wrote:

First off, please don't crack off the usual sexual innunendo's.

In YOUR endo!

smurfbaby · 13-10-2005 9:25am

Why don't you both join a gym nearby?

That way you can go together without necessarily having to do everything together... eg she can take a class, you can have a swim, or you can pound the treadmills while she relaxes in the sauna.

Most good gyms have lots of different classes on, its a good way to meet other people, and you will both be fit and toned in not time! Result!

Tar.Aldarion · 13-10-2005 9:31am

eo980 wrote:

That's not gonna happen. She thinks it's childish, and sigh, I hardly get to game these days!

Other people feel my pain...

If she likes soaps and you hate them,as is usually my situation,watch all of em with her and get her to try games or whatever with you.

impr0v · 13-10-2005 9:37am

joejoem wrote:

In YOUR endo!

well i laughed.

ianmc38 · 13-10-2005 9:44am

Myself and my giirlfriend have started going skiing/snowboarding once a week in Kilternan Ski Club. I'd never done it before until this year. A lesson is €32 for beginners. If you know what you're doing then its €24 for 3 hours on the slopes. That includes equipment and everything.

We're also starting to play tennis once a week with friends. Have a game of mixed doubles on the indoor courts.

Other than that we watch alot of movies, chat, go out to dinner. We also spend alot of times in other friends apartments. Play her PS2 sometimes. Its important to constantly try new things and get out and be active together. Staying in and repeating the same routine gets boring and depressing after a while. Go out and get involved in group activities, rock climbing, surfing, whatever floats your boat really.

Makes spending time together much more fun.

Dave · 13-10-2005 9:49am

When I was living with my (now ex) girlfriend, if we got bored we'd sometimes get stoned and play mario party or some other retarded game on the game cube.

Nightwish · 13-10-2005 10:06am

he works nights and theres also the matter of living in different counties. But at weekends we stay in-dvd, take away etc

Shabadu · 13-10-2005 11:59am

Have dinner
Put chiddler to bed
Quick tidy around after baby destruction
Watch the 9 o'clock news
look at papers
pooter about on the laptops
have a cuddle
talk about our days & the chiddler's day in creche
sort out clothes for next day
talk about the wedding & house hunt on myhome.ie
Occasionally: beat each other up in a halo death match/ watch a movie/ have a glass of wine.

Really, after 3 years, thats about all we have time for. A lot of that has to do with having a child though. We try to keep one night a fortnight to have some time just to ourselves, and go out for a meal & a walk. We go out with mates independently & together, and have people over quite a bit. He's also got band practise/gigs.

Kintarō Hattori · 13-10-2005 12:22pm

ianmc38 wrote:

Myself and my giirlfriend have started going skiing/snowboarding once a week in Kilternan Ski Club. I'd never done it before until this year. A lesson is €32 for beginners. If you know what you're doing then its €24 for 3 hours on the slopes. That includes equipment and everything.

Hmnn not a bad idea, but I don't think there are any ski slopes around the Balbriggan area!!! Plus it's coming into winter and it's cold and dark by the time I get home.

ianmc38 wrote:

We're also starting to play tennis once a week with friends. Have a game of mixed doubles on the indoor courts.

Not a bad idea. Does anyone know of any tennis courts in the balbriggan area, drogheda or somewhere else perhaps?

ianmc38 wrote:

Its important to constantly try new things and get out and be active together. Staying in and repeating the same routine gets boring and depressing after a while. Go out and get involved in group activities, rock climbing, surfing, whatever floats your boat really.

Makes spending time together much more fun.

True. It's most definetly good to keep things fresh and interesting and to try out new things.

Kintarō Hattori · 13-10-2005 12:24pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

Other people feel my pain...

If she likes soaps and you hate them,as is usually my situation,watch all of em with her and get her to try games or whatever with you.

Funnily enough she's not too big into TV, a bit of a pain in the ass. I have slowly been turning her into a film buff though, and she got her UGC card last sunday! Woo Hoo! But that has to be more of a weekend thing though.

Beruthiel · 13-10-2005 12:31pm

buy her some books
everyone should read!

Tar.Aldarion · 13-10-2005 12:51pm

eo980 wrote:

Funnily enough she's not too big into TV, a bit of a pain in the ass. I have slowly been turning her into a film buff though, and she got her UGC card last sunday! Woo Hoo! But that has to be more of a weekend thing though.

Ok then,what does she enjoy that you don't?Try that out and get her to try things that you like and she doesn't,with you.
And read a book together,how romantic.

Civilian_Target · 13-10-2005 1:04pm

How about going to the theatre or some live music?

Also, don't be together all the time! If you're constantly around each other you'll eventually get pissed off. You can have too much of a good thing!

joejoem · 13-10-2005 1:06pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

Ok
And read a book together,how romantic.

Man: Turn the page
Woman: Hold on a sec
Man:Ah come on turn the page
Woman: will you give me one second, your allways at this, your so impatient, this reminds me of the time that you said to Mary....................

Say in knacker scooter tone NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAG

Tazz T · 13-10-2005 1:11pm

Do an evening class together?

I hear relationship counselling is supposed to be good fun.

Tar.Aldarion · 13-10-2005 1:12pm

joejoem wrote:

Man: Turn the page
Woman: Hold on a sec
Man:Ah come on turn the page
Woman: will you give me one second, your allways at this, your so impatient, this reminds me of the time that you said to Mary....................

Better than , "no you turn the page"x10 until a page is turned...every damn time

joejoem · 13-10-2005 1:16pm

eo980 wrote:

What Do You Do In The Evening's With Your Partner?

She could give you head while you watch porn???

Siogfinsceal · 13-10-2005 1:24pm

me and my boyf and housemate were bored recently so we headed up to smiths and bought trivial pursuit and scrabble its great craic.
Its a bit unhealthy that she wont let you have your own hobby or play video games? In the evenings im usually finished work at 5-30 but then head up to the horse til 9 or 10. my boyf works 3 late evenings so that suits grand!

Kintarō Hattori · 13-10-2005 1:44pm

Beruthiel wrote:

buy her some books
everyone should read!

Thanks B. We do already. We have almost an hours journey into town in the mornings and an hour back again, so plenty of reading gets done then.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

And read a book together,how romantic.

Hmmmn that's an idea alright, but not sure of how successful it might be. She's Polish, and while her english is fine, she just doesn't enjoy reading english books, it's too much of a chore. (I'm working on my Polish, so it might happen yet!)

Civilian_Target wrote:

Also, don't be together all the time! If you're constantly around each other you'll eventually get pissed off. You can have too much of a good thing!

Good advice. Hmm the theatre, I had been thinking about that. I think we both might enjoy it. I'm embarassed to say I've never actually been to the theatre. As for live music, where's the best place to read up on who's coming to town. Anyone know a good website?

Joe- No offense, but your just not being helpful.

protos · 13-10-2005 1:58pm

Reading is good.

Also chess - if neither of you know how to play - learn.
If one of you know you can teach the other.

Great game, chess !! if you're into gaming its basically the same as a turn based
Command and Conquer.

Dades · 13-10-2005 2:32pm

We could start a boards.ie "Wife Swap" evening!!

Each sit with the others missis for an evening.

For friendship... and maybe more...

joejoem · 13-10-2005 2:34pm

Does she like anal?

Kintarō Hattori · 13-10-2005 7:47pm

The Atheist wrote:

We could start a boards.ie "Wife Swap" evening!!

Each sit with the others missis for an evening.

For friendship... and maybe more...

Heh, can you really see your partner going for that!!! I can't!

larryone · 13-10-2005 11:28pm

Start doing juggling and acrobalance stuff.
Juggling is something you can do anywhere. With two people you can do passing, etc...
Acrobalance is really good fun to do with someone else, good for increasing strength and flexability, and can lead to some very interesting positions =0)

nesf · 13-10-2005 11:40pm

protos wrote:

Reading is good.

Also chess - if neither of you know how to play - learn.
If one of you know you can teach the other.

Great game, chess !! if you're into gaming its basically the same as a turn based
Command and Conquer.

Go is more interesting, but it can take people ages to get into it.

besty · 13-10-2005 11:48pm

Well tonight we went for a long walk and then went bowling.

Flukey · 13-10-2005 11:51pm

I don't partly own a business with anyone, so I don't have a partner or partners. So the answer to the original question is that I do nothing with my partner in the evening, because, and I presume it is the same for most people here, I don't have a partner. Maybe some of you do run a business with others and have time out with them some evenings, but I presume the majority of us don't.

Now, here is a question for everyone: What do you all do with your boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse in the evening?

Lovemaking
Watching a movie
Having a romantic candlelit dinner
Going to the pub
Going to the cinema
Taking a walk
Having a hobby

???

MrJoeSoap · 14-10-2005 1:03am

Flukey....

part·ner Audio pronunciation of "partner" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (pärtnr)
n.

1. One that is united or associated with another or others in an activity or a sphere of common interest, especially:
1. A member of a business partnership.
2. A spouse.
3. A domestic partner.
4. Either of two persons dancing together.
5. One of a pair or team in a sport or game, such as tennis or bridge

To the OP, I'm not very familiar with the Balbriggan area so I can't suggest places to visit or local things to do but you could always try photography or painting. A lot of my other suggestions (taking up an instrument etc...) have already been said.

WhiteWashMan · 14-10-2005 9:45am

joejoem wrote:

Does she like anal?

warning. dont be an idiot.

joejoem · 14-10-2005 9:48am

WhiteWashMan wrote:

warning. dont be an idiot.

Sorry, too much sugar yesterday............................

Ann Elk · 14-10-2005 9:57am

WhiteWashMan wrote:

warning. dont be an idiot.

Got myself into trouble for something similar - every time i tried to type ' anal' it came out as 'anal' - them I realised the ' ' button on my omputer was broken.

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