The best place to share the sunset with your lover is from the hot tub, of course! July is “share a sunset with your lover month” and tonight’s the last night to celebrate officially.  This month long event seeks to make couple aware of the need to slow down and take time. Tonight will be ideal. The heat, high sirius clouds and slight mugginess should generate a beautiful sunset over the Olympics.

Before you head out to watch the sunset together, why not gather some of the finger foods that go well with soaking in your Hot Spring Spa such as sliced turkey, sliced roast beef, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, shrimp cocktail, and some bottled water, soda or iced tea. All available in the produce section or deli case of your local supermarket. Anything that doesn’t require cooking will be welcome!

Sustain your romantic mood from sharing a sunset, twilight, and the appearance of the first stars of the evening, by saying those little words everyone loves to hear,”Let’s go out for dinner” or “Let’s order take out!”

Exchange neck and shoulder rubs with each other to enhance the relaxation. Taking turns helping each other release tension is a great way to prolong the wonderful feeling you’ll have from hot tub soaking!

Thanks to Dr. Melissa Chamberlin for the idea. Her book, “Share a Sunset with Your Lover” is available through Xlibris. Dr. Melissa Chamberlin, Ph.D. offers practical suggestions for couples not therapies. Sharing a sunset is a simple yet mindful way to experience closeness.

SANUM PER AQUA.  Latin for Health through Water.