時尚雙語:戀愛必修課
Falling in love was great. Dating was a blast. What happened? How do you get that excitement back into your relationship? Simple…while you were dating, you were learning more about each other, experiencing new things together, and having a lot of fun! You have got to make time to have fun with each other to be happy in love. Busy schedules can take up a lot of time and energy, but investing in your relationship needs to be at the top of your priority list.
戀愛令人愉悅，約會滿溢歡樂。後來怎麼樣了？怎樣才能將激動的心情保持在你們的感情當中？這容易……約會就是相互瞭解，共同體驗新鮮事物，做很多有趣的事情！你得創造屬於戀人們的歡樂時光。繁忙的形成有時會佔用很多時間和精力，但把時間投入感情這件事兒必須排在你優選列表的最頂端。
One way to bring the energy back into your relationship is to take a class together. Choose something you are both interested in. There are classes for every kind of person, and they are usually scheduled to fit in with any lifestyle. They could be one-time seminars, weekend workshops, or more in-depth classes dedicated to a certain a skill or profession. You could attend one as a date night, a weekend getaway, or make it a regular thing you do together. Classes can be fun, educational, and even sexy! Taking a class together is a great way to gain a new insight into each other’s personality, and reconnect as people, friends, and lovers, all while having fun!
將熱情帶回感情中的一個方法，就是一起去上課。選擇你們都感興趣的課程。有無數的課程適合每種人，而且課程的時間表可以符合任何生活方式,從單次的研討會、週末講習班，到致力於掌握某項技術或專業的高級課程。你們可以加入一個課程當作約會、週末假日，或者讓它成爲你們的生活習慣。這些課程有時很有趣，很有教育意義，甚至很性感！一起上課，這個絕妙的主意能讓彼此重新認識對方，再度經歷一次從陌生人到朋友再到戀人的體驗，充滿樂趣！
Artistic Classes:
Acting: Improvisational theater is a great way to learn to step outside of your comfort zone. It could help couples by breaking down their barriers of self-expression and communication. This would also help you to harness the power of body language in communication.
藝術課程：
表演：參加勇氣即興劇場，是走出你慣常生活的好方法。它能幫助戀人們消除表白內心的隔閡，加強溝通，也能擴展交流時肢體語言的力量。
Drawing or Painting: Learn how to communicate and process your thoughts, feelings, and memories in a creative and healthy way. It may turn out to be a way that you communicate your feelings to each other. Art can also be sensual. Imagine posing as a model for your lover or using your lover's body as a canvas.
繪畫:學會用一種既有創意友健康的方法來表達、加工你得想法、感受和記憶。它竟能成爲你們相互表達情意的方式。藝術有時也很低俗，把你的情偶當作模特，亦或在他的身體上作畫。
Ceramics, Pottery, or Sculpting: Going to a single class, or taking a series of ceramic classes can give you a chance to sit and talk while experimenting with your creativity. You may even end up with a beautiful gift for your love, or something you made together! And let’s not forget the famous scene in Ghost where making pottery turns into one of the most sensual movie scenes ever made.
陶藝與雕刻：參加陶藝課程，無論單次還是系列的，都能給你一面坐着交談一面實踐創造力的機會。也許結束時你已爲你的戀人做了一件漂亮的禮物，也許你們一起創造了某件陶器！還有，別忘了《人鬼情未了》中製作陶器的片段，那可是有史以來最令人動心的畫面。
Photography: Learn how to capture moments using angles and lighting. Learn tricks on manipulating photogaphs and make your own art prints for your home. Photographing each other can be both a therapeutic and extremely intimate experience that helps you to notice the beauty in each other that you may have taken for granted.
攝影：學會怎樣選取角度和光線以捕捉每一個瞬間。學着利用照片玩些小把戲，或給你們的家添些藝術品。相互爲對方拍照，既有助於放鬆精神又是一種親密的體驗，它能幫助你們注意到對方的迷人之處，那些你們習以爲常、視而不見的美麗。
Outdoor Adventure:
Horseback Riding is a classically romantic thing to do with your lover, so if you don’t know how, find stables in your area that offer lessons. After you learn how, you can take romantic rides with just your partner. Plan an entire day around riding. Start in the morning and explore nearby woods or trails. Take a break to pick flowers or have a picnic before heading back.
戶外冒險：
騎馬：和戀人一起騎馬是種經典的浪漫行爲。如果你們不會騎，去找找附近教授馬術的馬場。在你們學會之後，就可以一起浪漫的騎馬啦！做好全天騎馬的計劃。早晨開始，去探尋附近的林蔭小徑。再返回之前休息會兒，摘點野花或者進行野餐。
Ice skating: There is something so sweet about ice skating with your lover. It’s romantic, yet silly and fun. You’ll probably get to help each other up from falls and skate around the rink holding hands.
滑冰：與你的戀人一起滑冰，總有些甜蜜的事情會發生。它浪漫，雖然有點傻，卻很有趣。你們很可能得把不停摔倒的那一半扶起來，還得手牽手在溜冰場打轉。
Rock Climbing: Show off your strength and endurance to your lover while you fight your way up a cliff side by side!!
攀巖：在一面又一面懸崖峭壁上搏出登頂的道路，在你的戀人面前展現力量與耐力吧！
Sky Diving: Take a leap of faith together…out of a plane! For those who enjoy the thrill of risk taking, the experience is sure to be a memory you’ll talk about for a long time.
跳傘：跳出飛機，感受信仰的飛躍！對那些熱愛冒險帶來激動的人，這種體驗一定會成爲你們長久談論的記憶。
Water Sports: Kayaking, rafting, surfing, and waterskiing are some of the fun water sports that you could learn to do. Water sports are equally loved by men and women, so they are a great way for men and women to enjoy sports together!
水上運動：乘皮筏艇，劃竹筏，衝浪或者滑水，這些都是你能學會的、有趣的水上運動。男人女人都喜愛水上運動，戀人們一起來享受吧！
A Day of Sailing
Taking a lady sailing is the perfect way to romance her. Just a few tips from an instructor and you’ll be ready to impress. Taking a lesson together is cool too, because you are both learning new skills and it’s relatively inexpensive. How about free sailing? If you call local sailing clubs, you can usually arrange free crewing on regatta days. It’s a great way to meat new people and sailing skills are not always expected. Lastly, try composing a message in a bottle with your date and send it off together; you may be pleasantly reminded of the date by mail months or years later!
--submitted by Marco
全天航海
帶女士去航海是讓她感到浪漫的完美方法。只要在指導書裏看點兒注意事項，你就能整裝待發啦。一起上課也很帥，你們能一起學到新技能而且花費相對不貴。自由航行呢？要是你打造訪當地航海俱樂部，通常能在賽舟日遇到自由的船員。這是個結交朋友的好辦法，而且通常不需要具備航海技能。最後，和你的戀人一起寫張便條裝進漂流瓶裏，也許在數月或多年的漂流後，它還能讓你們愉快的回想起這次約會。
-- by Marco
Target Shooting: Learning to shoot is really fun. Use already-made targets, posters, or set up an outside course with balloons (water balloons are fun!) to shoot at. Compete with your partner to see who is the better shot and have a reward for the winner!
打靶：學習射擊非常有趣。射擊已有的目標、海報，或者在戶外用氣球（裝了水的氣球更好玩！）。跟你的伴侶比賽，看看誰射得更好，還要爲勝利者準備獎品！
A Day at the Range
As crazy as it sounds, taking a date to a rifle range is very romantic! Don't let her know where you are going, but of course make sure she isn’t afraid of guns. Bring or rent a variety of guns. Its a different experience and something she would never expect. I brought my girlfriend to a gun range and had her to shoot some of the guns and she loved it! It was the first time she had ever shot a high powered rifle. This is also very fun when done with other couples.
--submitted by Sean
全天射擊
聽起來很瘋狂，去步槍射擊場約會非常浪漫！別讓她知道你們去哪兒，但得確定她不害怕槍支。帶上各種槍，或者租一些。這是她從未感受過的、絕然不同的體驗。我曾帶女友去射擊場並讓她試射了一些槍支，她很喜歡！這是她第一次用大威力步槍射擊。與其它情侶一起這樣玩也是很有趣的。
-- by Sean
Healthy Living and Physical Fitness:
People who are physically active are happier and able to deal with stress better than people who aren't. We don’t often think of the state of our bodies as effecting our emotions, but it really does. Introducing healthy living practices into your life can make a lasting difference in the way that you deal with life’s challenges as well as giving you more energy to do what you want to do.
健康生活與體能鍛鍊
積極運動的人比不愛運動的人更開心，還能更好的應對壓力。我們常常以爲身體情況並不影響我們的情緒，但它確實影響着。把健康的生活方式實踐於你的生活,將爲你對應生活挑戰的方式帶來持續的不同，當你做喜好的事情時還能爲你帶來更多的能量。
Dance: There are many styles to choose from, everything from smooth country line dancing to hot Latin dancing. Any form of dancing your choose is a great way to bring flirting back into your relationship with plenty of touching, eye contact, and opportunity for teasing each other.
舞蹈：有很多種類的舞蹈供你選擇，從柔和的土風舞到熱辣的拉丁舞。任何形式的舞蹈都充滿撫摸、眼神交流，還有相互調情的機會，它將熱戀的情調帶回戀人之間。
Yoga or Tai Chi: Good for the body and mind, these classes are both relaxing and physically challenging. Imagine yourself and your lover on an warm Sunday morning, doing Tai chi before making a healthy breakfast together.
瑜伽、太極：這是有益身心健康的運動，這些課程既能放鬆身體又有體能挑戰。想象一下吧，你和你的愛侶一起沐浴着週日清晨的陽光，在健康早餐之前一起練習太極。
Martial Arts: All forms of martial arts demand focus and practice. Imagine what fun it would be sparring with each other at home!
武術：任何形式的武術都需要集中力和實踐。想想看跟你的戀人在家裏練習拳擊會多麼有趣！
Health Retreats: Learn healthy living methods like nutrition, fitness, natural health care, and even meditation. The retreats are relaxing and soothing to the mind, body, and soul.
保健靜養：學會健康的生活方法，比如營養搭配、健身、自然保健，甚至於冥想。靜養可以放鬆、撫慰你的思想、身體以及靈魂。
Massage: You can learn techniques from professional masseuses to use on your partner, and relax and heal each other when you need it. Also, you can learn how to use reflexology for pain and stress relief. If you have a baby, consider taking an infant massage class together. No matter the age, people have strong physiological reactions to skin-to-skin contact, suggesting that it is a natural need, not just a desire.
按摩：你可以從專業按摩師那兒學到按摩技巧併爲你的伴侶服務。必要的時候你們可以相互爲對放鬆或者復健。同樣，你可以學習如何使用反射理論減輕痛苦和壓力。如果你們有孩子，考慮一起參加嬰兒按摩班吧。無論多大年紀的人，總是對肌膚接觸有強烈的反應，就把它當作自然的生理需要而不只是慾望吧。
