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Do We Need To Mix It Up?
It’s probably perverse that I enjoy reading articles about what makes marriages last. (Maybe it’s to get to the parts where they unravel.) In a piece from the Times, I learned that couples experience less wedded joy after two years, as the relationship gets more predictable. According to a study, one effective strategy for staying happier longer is introducing a novel activity into the marriage that’s exciting, rather than just pleasant. Like rock climbing, instead of checking out a new restaurant for dinner. As a single person, I have to translate this kind of couple-y advice into something relevant to my life, so I wondered if there’d be an upside to my also seeking out more adventure. Just not tonight. Tonight, I’ll be happily sunk into the couch with my dog.
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Depends on how one defines adventure, right? I mean for some, that means “thrill seeking” (i.e. sky diving), for others, it might mean doing something outside one’s comfort zone that doesn’t risk bodily harm. Of course the latter is necessary, whether one is married or single. Doing something new and different means (most likely) you’re learning something new. And that’s what makes life (and the person) interesting. What kind of adventure are you considering? I have my birthday a week from Sat. and am considering having a Bowling Party, to harken back to adventures from when I was 8.