Creating a cozy life means injecting cozy into every aspect of your life. That means trying to make your relationship more cozy too! And one of the best ways to do that? Cozy couple hobbies.
Every couple needs some cozy hobbies- to help you slow down, be present, and enjoy each other’s company.
Plus, cozy hobbies can help you bond with your partner and create a stronger relationship.
For a lot of relationships, it can seem like things start to get dull after a while. It’s only natural.
The routines become the same day after day and having fun becomes more rare. But embracing cozy couples hobbies can help bring back the fun in your relationship and help you bond while you’re at it!
Below I’ve outlined 6 cozy couple hobbies that will help you bring the feelings of warmth to your relationship, whether these hobbies become a date night or an everyday activity!
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1. Hiking
Hiking is great on so many levels. It gets you out of the house, it helps you be active, and most of the time hiking is done in an area with at least somewhat pretty views!
When it comes to hiking as a couple, the benefits increase even more! Going on a hike can give you both time to bond- to talk about life, to daydream, to laugh together, and to make lasting memories.
The time my husband and I spend hiking is always so fun. We get to just disconnect from the world for a bit and reconnect to each other (okay that sounds a little bit cheesy, but it’s true), and we always feel so accomplished when we get done!
Even if you don’t want to fully hike, you can get these benefits by going for a walk together. Walking for at least 30 minutes allows you to really break into bonding territory. Committing to taking a walk together at least a few days each week is so great for relationships!
2. Video games
If you haven’t tried playing video games with your partner, I HIGHLY recommend it.
If you think you aren’t the video game type, I am guessing you just haven’t found your type of game yet. Trust me, I used to think I wasn’t the video game type either (spoiler alert: I was wrong).
Playing video games together as a couple works so well because it allows you to have fun and focus on something together without other distractions.
There are a lot of ways you can do this. The obvious one is to play multi-player games where you’re both playing equal parts.
My husband and I also enjoy the benefits of video gaming together in two other ways:
- We have time where we’re both in the same room with each other, chatting and enjoying each other’s company, but each playing our own games (him playing his PlayStation and me playing my Switch). This allows us both to kind of have self care, but together if that makes sense)
- One of us will play a game while the other kinda acts as support staff. For example, I love watching my husband play Red Dead Redemption 2, and I will help him by Googling checklists and how to complete different challenges while he does them so we’re kind of working as a team, even though I’m not actually playing the game. We both really enjoy doing this and have so much fun doing it!
3. Reading together (a couple’s book club)
Reading is already a super cozy hobby, but getting to do it with your partner? Absolute gold.
One of the most enjoyable ways to do this is by having your own little book club for the two of you.
Choose a book you both want to read, then either read it together or individually and talk about it!
This can not only be fun to talk about the book itself, but it can also bring up topics and conversations that go beyond the scope of the book and can make your relationship deeper and stronger.
4. Camping is a mega cozy couple hobby
Picture this: it’s autumn, the weather is crisp, and you’re sitting around the fire cooking up a meal with your partner. You’re chatting about life, reminiscing on old memories (and making new ones), and enjoying being away from the stress and business of life. Sounds super cozy, right?
Camping is such a cozy hobby that’s often overlooked. Whether you tent-camp or enjoy the luxuries of a camper, you can’t go wrong here.
Most couples’ lives don’t regularly involve being out in the wilderness, away from screens and chores and busyness. So getting the chance to escape for a little bit is so rewarding, and getting to do that with your best friend makes it even better.
This doesn’t even have to be extravagant- you can even camp in your backyard! The important part here is spending quality time in a different than normal setting with your partner.
5. Puzzles and board games
Nothing makes a better at-home date night than getting out a bunch of snacks and playing some board games.
Getting to have fun, decompress, and be a little competitive is such a good way to bond with your partner.
And with literally sooooo many board game options (seriously, have you seen how many board games they have now?), there are truly endless ways to enjoy this one.
I would even expand on this one a little and say you could enjoy this one while not being at home too! Find a local café that has board games, or even hit up a local trivia night to have some competitive fun while getting out of the house!
Along those same lines, doing puzzles together is a great way to spend quality time together in a low-stress environment. It gives you a chance to work together, to talk, and to focus on each other instead of everything else around you.
Other types of puzzle-ish things like LEGOs are also great for this!
Plus, at the end you feel so accomplished!
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6. Traveling
This one is my absolute favorite on the list. Traveling is the ultimate cozy couple hobby.
Traveling combines so many great things that are good for relationships- spending quality time together, having new experiences, disrupting the daily routine, having fun, and potentially sparking conversations and or questions that help you get to know your partner better.
Every time my husband and I travel, we come away from it with a stronger relationship, happier minds, and memories we will be talking about for the rest of our lives.
If you want to travel with your partner, but don’t have the budget to go on a trip, no need to worry! There are so many ways to travel without going far or spending a lot of money.
Spend a Saturday exploring a nearby town, or even your own town. Take a weekend trip to somewhere within driving distance.
Find ways to have new experiences that fit your budget & time restraints, and have some fun with each other!
Getting to do cozy hobbies is such a good way to add value to your life, but getting to do cozy couple hobbies is even better.
Bonding with your partner by having fun and spending quality time is totally attainable, and I hope these hobby ideas helped.
Let me know down in the comments- what cozy hobbies do you and your partner enjoy doing together to improve that quality time?
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