It doesn’t matter where you are or what you’re doing; as long as you have each other, you could jolly well be gazing into each other’s eyes under a stars-blocked Singapore sky and still feel at the top of the world.
But usually, you get so friggin’ bored and just want to do something fun together.
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say this: There isn’t much to do in Singapore. And when you’ve been in a relationship for more than 10 years, you know you’re running out of options.
Short of screaming in each other’s face, what do you and your partner do in Singapore so you don’t get bored out of your minds?
Here, I’ve compiled a list of activities couples can do in Singapore (and Johor Bahru). Sharing is caring, so please add to this list in the Comments section below!
1. Sing Your Hearts Out
There’s no better place to serenade each other sappy love songs than in the confines of four soundproof walls at a karaoke outlet.
2. Visit Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary
If you’re both animal lovers, make a day trip to this sanctuary in Johor Bahru. The sight of overly excited dogs galloping your way the moment you enter the compound is priceless. Even though my boyfriend and I had muddy paw prints all over our clothes, we had so much fun with the dogs and cats that we almost didn’t want to leave!
Look out for tour announcements on their website – it’s not open for walk-ins.
3. Organise A Movie Marathon
To up the fun factor, make it different each time – come up with a theme, choose a movie you think each other would enjoy, etc. Once you’ve settled on the movies, grab your blanket, a couple of ciders, some snacks, turn off the lights, and hit the Play button!
4. Hit The Mall Next Door
Wake up early on a Saturday morning and spend the day at City Square in Johor Bahru. Word of advice: Take public transport so you’ll cruise down the bus lane instead of getting stuck on the Johor-Singapore Causeway. After you pass the Malaysian Immigration Checkpoint, City Square is just a five-minute sheltered walk away. Oh, and did I mention you can get a relaxing one-hour foot rub at the mall for less than $20?
5. Become A Tourist For A Day
Revisit a tourist attraction you haven’t been to in years. My boyfriend and I felt like kids again when we went to Universal Studios Singapore on our anniversary last year, wearing Santa hats (it was in December) and dashing from one ride to another.
6. Play Furniture-Shopping At IKEA
So what if living together isn’t in the cards in the near future? Playing furniture-shopping is a great way to find out just how similar or different your furnishing ideas are. Not to mention, you’ll feel all warm and fuzzy inside as you and your boyfriend envision your future home together.
7. Spend Hours Chatting Over A Meal
We’re so used to the everyday mad rush, we sometimes forget to slow down and smell the roses. What’s the hurry? Every now and then, make it a point to have at least two hours of uninterrupted dinnertime talking about everything and nothing – you’ll be surprised at how much closer you will be by the end of the meal.
8. Plan A Future Holiday
As an entrepreneur in the business of writing, I need to plan my overseas trips way in advance so I can start saving up for them early. Regardless, it’s fun to brainstorm holiday ideas together and it gets even more exciting once you’ve locked down the destination and dates.
9. Go To A Concert Together
My boyfriend and I have pretty similar taste in music, and we both love attending concerts. Watching our favourite artistes perform always leaves us both on a high – and we all know the correlation between endorphins and the love hormone oxytocin.
10. Go Back To School
Spend the day bowling and playing old-school arcade games. Granted, my boyfriend and I feel a little out of place among the teens, but once we start playing, we are immediately transported back to our younger days when we would play these games right after school.
Love In Lines is a special under the Relationship section of Material World. The four founders each takes a week in a month to talk about dealing with love from different perspectives. Founder Tan Lili talks about building long-term relationships and the highs and lows of being in one. Stay tuned for more!
About The Author: A founder of Material World, Tan Lili has previously worked in magazines The Singapore Women’s Weekly and Cosmopolitan Singapore, as well as herworld.com (now herworldplus.com, the online counterpart of Her World). She is now a freelance writer who works on this website full-time. Lili hopes to travel the world, work with wild animals, and discover more awesome Twilight fan-fiction. Follow her on Twitter @TanLiliTweets.
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