Fall Affair to Winter Relationship

Dennis, 60 and Karen, 53 met in the fall when Karen’s kids were heading off to college.  With more time for herself, Karen posted her profile and photo on an online dating site for single baby boomers and Dennis, a Sean Connery look-a-like was the second suitor to ask her out.

They only lived 25 minutes away from each other in Long Island, so their dates began casually with dinners at outdoor cafes, walks in the park, harvest-related events like apple-picking, wine tasting and watching the leaves change colors.  It wasn’t difficult to find things to do together when the weather was warm but with winter approaching,
Dennis and Karen were challenged to find out if they had enough heat to stay together in the cold.

If you live in a region like the Northeast where winter can bring temperatures in the single digits, follow these tips below to get warmed-up:

Break the Ice

Cold weather makes a lot of us feel sluggish and tired.  We stay indoors more often and have a tendency to put on weight during the holidays which can make us feel even more lethargic.  Keep momentum going through the winter by creating a list of fun things to do.  There’s nothing more romantic than holding your partner's hand as you skate across the ice. Frisky types can have fun with a good old-fashioned snowball fight to test the playfulness of your mate.  If you’re really adventurous, take the ski lift together for action in the mountains.  If the slopes find you vertically challenged enjoy a hot toddie in the lodge down below. No matter which activity you choose, they can all end cozily by the fire.