by Marie-Claire | Jul 1, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Attend a “This Couple is on Fire” couples workshop. If one or both of you is too shy to join the group workshop, book your own private version! After a full month of connecting and bonding, learn how to keep the fire going, and fan the flames! Click here... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 30, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Hugs are marks of intimacy, and help build feelings of trust and safety. This feeling lingers long after the hug, and can promote open and honest communication. Hugs also boost oxytocin and serotonin levels instantly, to elevate mood and happiness. So hug your partner... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 29, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
In many couples, one partner does the majority of the meal planning and cooking. But planning and making supper doesn’t have to be a chore! Head to your local farmer’s market, and pick out the delicious, fresh ingredients to make a simple supper at home together. Many... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 28, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Take some time to explore each other’s “hot” spots – take turn kissing, licking, caressing and tickling every inch of each other’s bodies to find the most sensitive and pleasurable locations. And don’t just stick to the genital area: explore each other’s whole... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 27, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Being outdoors in the sunshine and fresh air with your partner will have a positive effect on both of your moods! Pick up a fun kite from a children’s store, and try your hand at flying it together – it might be harder than you think. 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 26, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Board games offer the perfect combination of competition and nostalgia. Pick up your favourite childhood board game, and challenge your partner to a game or two! Many classic games are now in App form, so playing couldn’t be easier. Up the stakes by offering the... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 25, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
We all need to be reminded that we are loved and appreciated for who we are. Share 3 things that you absolutely adore about your partner: what makes them special to you? What makes them such an amazing person? The reminder of your love and appreciation will strengthen... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 24, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Travelling together creates beautiful memories that last a lifetime. Over dinner and a glass of wine, reminisce about your favourite trips of the past – what did you love about them? What is your favourite memory? Keep the travel bug alive by planning future trips:... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 23, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Maybe your very first date was magical, or maybe an anniversary celebration was particularly memorable. Take a trip down memory lane and re-enact your favourite date. If your date was abroad, re-create the atmosphere at home. If your date was local, go back to the... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 22, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Oysters are a known aphrodisiac! So hit up the Bytowne Osyter Festival this Sunday with your partner to sample the best oysters Ottawa has to offer – and reap the rewards. Make a night of it, and stay in a downtown hotel to really get the full benefits of eating... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 21, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
These days, it is common to see couples out to dinner with their phones on the table, or within easy reach. It is difficult to focus on your partner with the constant demands of technology surrounding you. Enjoy an entire dinner – from prep to dessert – without ANY... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 20, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Have you ever wondered about the lives of strangers? Most people like to “people watch” – this pastime makes the perfect couples activity! Go to a high-traffic area of your city, and take turns making up stories about interesting strangers that pass you by. Creating... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 19, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Whether you are dealing with particular intimacy issues, or just want guidance on making your time in the bedroom sizzle, or if your relationship could benefit from increased communication – book a session with me! We will customize the session to suit your couple’s... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 18, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
The desire to feel safe, loved, and connected to those around us endures throughout our lives, and the art of sensual massage is one of the best ways to experience it in full force with a partner. Check out our step by step instructions to give an amazing sensual... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 17, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Laughter is the best medicine – even if all you are suffering from is a little monotony in your date night routine! Head to a comedy club together to get the feel-good endorphins flowing. Make sure you sit in the back unless you don’t mind being the center of... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 16, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Pack a basket with fresh-baked bread, a gourmet charcuterie board of delicious meats, fruits, and cheeses, and a bottle (or two!) of your favourite wine. Take turns feeding each other slowly, and really savour both the food and each other’s company. If things start to... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 15, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
This is your favourite childhood game with a sexy twist: give your partner 30 seconds to hide. If you can find them within 1 minute, you get to tell them exactly what to do to you for one whole minute! Do this for at least 6 rounds, and it becomes a delicious extended... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 14, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Bring out your artistic side, and kick the heat up a notch with this activity. Strip naked and get into an empty tub. Facing across from each other, take turns using washable paint to draw designs on each other’s bodies. When you’ve had enough, run the bath and soap... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 13, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Your partner likely has a lot of knowledge on things you aren’t familiar with, and vice versa. Pick something your partner can do that you’d like to learn more about, and ask them to teach you. They will be flattered that you are interested, and you’ll get to learn... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 12, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Stripping for your partner can be an intensely intimate experience. Take things up a notch with this twist: Have your partner slowly remove each article of clothing. Each time they take something off, have them describe exactly what they like about what’s revealed... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 11, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Camping is fun, but it can be a lot of work. Why not go “glam” camping – glamping – it has all the perks of camping, with none of the inconveniences. Elements Luxury Tented Camp recently opened in the Ottawa Valley, and features queen-sized beds with crisp white... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 10, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Amp up the nostalgia by catching a flick at the drive in movie. Bring your favourite snacks, and don’t be afraid to indulge in a little make-out session in the back seat like a couple of teenagers! 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 9, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Sometimes it’s nice to just be a kid again! Brush off the worries of adult life, and get your adrenaline pumping on the go-cart track. Bust out your best Rory McIroy impression in a game of mini-putt. Or give yourselves special forces code names and hit up the local... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 8, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Exercise releases lots of feel-good endorphins, so working up a sweat with your partner will generate a warm connection. Why not try a fun exercise glass, like Zumba? Zumba is a great dance-style exercise class that is fun for all experience levels: most gyms offer... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 7, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
On a clear night, grab an air mattress and some sleeping bags and park yourself in the backyard for some romantic star-gazing! Play some soft music, and try to identify some of the constellations (or – make them up!). Staring up at the universe can be a powerful... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 5, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Spas are expensive – and they can be intimidating if you have never been to one before. Instead of spending money to be pampered by strangers, pamper each other in the comfort and privacy of your own home! Put crisp white sheets on the bed, light some fresh scented... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 4, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
A deep kiss with soft lips and loving eyes before asking your partner how their day went is a powerful way to start a positive conversation. But most of us see kissing as a means to an end, rather than as something to savour. So take a full 30 seconds to kiss your... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 3, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Garage Sales are treasure troves of nostalgia and oddity. Spend a warm Saturday afternoon hitting up as many garage sales as possible. At each sale, compete with your partner to find the funniest or strangest object, or the biggest blast from the past. Purchase is... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 2, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Giving your time to someone that needs it is such a rewarding activity. Doing it with your partner will bring your couple closer, as you join together to offer something more than yourselves to the world. Whether you volunteer at the Humane Society, or the food bank,... 
by Marie-Claire | Jun 1, 2016 | 30 Days of Connection |
Cooking doesn’t have to feel like a chore! Pinterest is full of some truly fabulous, and downright intriguing, recipes. Browse Pinterest for inspiration, and select a few recipes that pique your interest – then make the recipes with your partner!... 
