10 Fun Ways to Add Spark to Your Relationship

Quick tips on shaking up your love life.

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Smarten Up - Reading is a great way to connect, communicate and grow together. Stimulate each other's minds by discussing current events, books you're reading or debating on an issue you disagree on. (Photo: Rob Lewine/Getty Images)

Cook a Special Meal - A bit cliche but if you're not used to cooking a meal it can really impress your mate. Of course, you have to jazz it up with fine wine, slow jams and candles.  (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Back to School - Take a class together. Learn how to cook a foreign dish, speak a new language, get certified in first aid, or how to give each other sensual massages. Then sit down for some study buddy time once you're home.  (Photo: Troels Graugaard/Getty Images)

1. Bring the Love - The most genuine and non-overpowering thing you can add to a space is love. So always come into a new atmosphere not to change it completely, but to change it together!  (Photo: Rob Lewine/Getty Images)

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Get Creative - To regain some spontaneity into your date nights, write out ideas for activities onto pieces of paper and toss them in a bowl. When you're in the mood for something fun and adventurous, grab a slip from the pot and pledge to do whatever is on the paper. (Photo: Rob Lewine/Getty Images)

Help Clean Up Your Community - Grab some friends, gloves and garbage bags and make it a weekly or bi-monthly habit to go around your community and throw away trash, paper and other garbage that may be left around. By taking pride in your ‘hood, you can inspire others to do the same.  (Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images)

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Do Good - Volunteer for a cause you're both passionate about, connect with your community or take time to learn about organizations you'd each like to support. (Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images)

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Sweet Fantasy - Just because they're products of your imagination doesn't mean they should only stay in your head. Share your sexual fantasies with each other and then devise ways to make them come to life.  (Photo: Stockbyte/Getty Images)

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Cultivate Sexy - Turn your bedroom into a sensual sanctuary by keeping electronics out and creating an environment that's only conducive to sleep and sex.  (Photo: Simon Watson/Getty Images)

Real Talk - You would think that for as long as people have been having sex, we would collectively have a better understanding of it. But alas, there are several myths that refuse to die. Here, we break ’em down. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: GettyImages) 

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Push Those Boundaries - If your bed is always your go-to for sex, try stepping out of the bedroom or out of the house to discover new spots and positions that could drive you wild. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Work It Out - Join a sports team or hit the gym together. Not only will your competitive sides lead to fun sexual tension on the court, but you'll love the results come summertime. (Photo: Getty Images/Amana Images RF)

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Treat Each Other - Surprise each other with little treats like handwritten notes, hidden sweets or an impromptu date on a weeknight.   (Photo: David Buffington/Getty Images)

Money Talks  - It’s never too early to teach your kids about money — both how to make it and how to manage it. Follow these tips, and your little ones will be millionaires before 30. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel

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Make Plans - Longing for that cruise through the Caribbean, a brand new car or someday owning your own home? Make a plan and work towards your goal together. Keep each other focused on the prize and celebrate when you've accomplished your shared dream.   (Photo: George Doyle/Getty Images)