There are some portions of the year that can be more difficult to endure than others. The winter, for example, is a season that puts a lot of pressure on even those who find this time of year magical and pretty. For couples, there is the added stress of being stuck inside for long stretches when the weather is unkind. Those who are already dealing with difficult tasks like planning a wedding might find this extra pressure difficult to endure. Thankfully, there are ways to keep the romance alive and avoid falling into bad habits when winter arrives. 

Fall in Love With the Season

The right mindset can go a long way when it comes to how you handle certain problems. If you are anticipating that the chill of the winter will lower your spirits and put you in a bad mood, you’re most likely going to see that scenario play out. However, a little bit of a positive spin can make a major difference. Instead of facing the season with dread, try to remember all of the good components. Look at scenarios like snowfall and adjust your response. Instead of complaining about shoveling, think about fun couples’ activities like sledding and building snow-people. 

Create Post-Holiday Excitement 

The holidays tend to give people the energy that they need to face most seasonal challenges. However, the stretch of time between January and April can seem like an eternity for some. With the joy of the holidays in the past, you’ll find that a good way to keep spirits high is by putting activities on the calendar you can look forward to as a couple. This can be anything from a weekend excursion to a day set aside where you can both do nothing. There are countless mental benefits that come from building anticipation for activities and events.

Be Practical About Wedding Plans

If the bulk of your planning time falls during the winter months, then you are going to have to spend time working through the details of your big day. However, you want to be practical about the planning process. Spending every waking second of your time poring over vendor contracts and seating charts will increase the tension in your home and put a lot of stress on your relationship. The best way to navigate the season is by balancing your planning responsibilities with activities meant to nurture your relationship.  

By dedicating time to both the health of the bond you share and the details of your upcoming nuptials, you will find it easier to stay calm and collected. Though this isn’t a cure for winter romance troubles outright, it can minimize the incidents that come about from wedding-planning fatigue.  

Make Date Nights a Seasonal Affair 

Having a scheduled date night on the calendar is a healthy idea for couples no matter the time of year or how long they have been together. If you want to take the season by the horns, try to center your dates on the winter’s offerings. Just as autumn is the perfect time for activities like picking apples or admiring the foliage, winter is great for trips to ski resorts and quiet walks in the serene, snow-covered forests.  

There are countless ways to make your dates fit the season. Cook meals made with seasonal ingredients, drink mulled cider in front of a roaring fire, and find simple and thematic ways to make this time of year feel special and comforting.   

Explore All Your Options 

Facing the winter with a feeling of unhappiness is a very easy way to ensure that the season is a negative and difficult time. To avoid putting unnecessary stress on your romance as you plan for your future, be sure to take a step back and think about how you can make the winter months as enjoyable as the rest of the year.