"Determined to add more excitement to our date nights, I found myself reading up on adrenaline - and how high levels of it have been linked to increased attraction and arousal. It seemed worth a shot to try to harness the rush and use it to feel closer and more attracted to one another. So, I started planning "adrenaline dates" that might do just that."
"To start, we booked an escape room. Neither of us had ever done one, and my heart raced in fear of the unknown as we stepped into the dark, enclosed space. Though my brain knew we weren't actually trapped in a crisis situation, my body was rushing with adrenaline as we escaped from chains and deciphered clues as the clock counted down."
After five years of marriage, a couple fell into repetitive, unengaging date routines centered on movies and meals, discussing chores and finances. They researched adrenaline’s role in attraction and began scheduling adventurous 'adrenaline dates' to trigger physiological arousal and strengthen bonding. Activities included an escape room that produced panic and adrenaline, laser tag, virtual-reality boxing, and bouldering. The shared thrills increased excitement, closeness, and attraction, encouraging the couple to pursue progressively bolder experiences. Prioritizing novel, high-energy activities transformed their date nights from predictable to invigorating and deepened their emotional connection.
Read at Business Insider
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