You and your significant other may be hitting a rough patch. You both have heard each other’s stories, you both are finding different and new interests, and that spark of adventure just isn’t there anymore. Have you thought about starting a new hobby—together? Let me introduce you to the wonderful world of kayaking.
Kayaking may be a hobby that you have never even thought of, and most of us will say that having no knowledge of kayaking. Including where to even begin? Finding the right Kayak can prove to be a difficult task to anyone. There are different types, which are made for different purposes, and knowledge of those is going to be a crucial to making the best possible decision on your Kayak.
But why would you and your spouse want to jump into a small boat, and be stuck with only each other?
Besides the fact that you actually love each other, Kayaks come in a lot of different types and one of those types you may have seen frequently, and those are the tandem kayaks. Built for two, so you’re not just paddling around by yourself or in your own separate boat, you are—working together.
That’s the key to this whole thing. The fact that you and your significant other will be forced to work to be one cohesive unit, in tune with each other, cooperating with each other, while respecting each others capabilities. To properly paddle together on a tandem kayak you have to be able to do all those things.
If you haven’t picked up how those coordinated tasks relate to your marriage struggles as a whole, then you may be more lost then we initially anticipated. Marriage requires both sides to give and take in any obstacle that you come across, much like when you are row as one in a kayak. Each of you needs to put in their own amount of work in order for your tandem kayak to stay straight on the path and direction you wish to you. If one of you isn’t play their part, just like in a marriage you are going to find yourselves paddling in circles, with your frustrations growing more and more.
Getting out on the water, whether it’s cold out or not and enjoying the fresh air can allow you both to relieve stress. The energy that you burn off why kayaking is a very healthy way of letting go of some troubles you have been keeping inside. The most beneficial aspect of using tandem kayaking as a hobby together is that it’s just a great way for just the two of you to get away.
To get away from all the stress, away from the daily headaches and away from the constant loud noises we endure every day. It’s a time of meditation, for the two of you to just finally breathe.
So whether your marriage is on the rocks or you just want to add some energy back into it. I highly suggest you look into any of these great tandem kayaks, and begin to explore the beautiful outdoor world with the person you love the most.