One of my favorite activities has always been going on a long walk to get coffee on weekend mornings. I’m thankful to live in a town that is super walkable and has mild weather perfect for winter strolls because it allows my husband and I to partake in this ritual almost weekly. I love the indulgent simplicity of such an activity, I mean, we’re just walking. It’s a ritual that we’ve developed that has bonded our relationship and given us something to look forward to (that doesn’t break the bank). These weekend strolls provide a great opportunity to spend quality time together sans computers, TVs, and phones. We laugh at Charlie who begs incessantly for food and to go swimming, we always grab coffee, and sometimes top it off with a crepe from our favorite spot, Sofi’s Crepes, and enjoy them by the water watching the boats drive by. We’ve explored numerous nooks and crannies of the historic district in Annapolis, tripped on the cobblestone streets, and made a few pals along the way. Even Charlie has this routine down pat and scratches at the door of his favorite store (a pet boutique where treats are handed out freely). The point is, rituals like this make our relationship stronger and are easy to develop at any time. Whether it’s playing a game together, reading the newspaper in bed, or going on a run, weekend rituals become an important aspect of relationships. I think they keep us grounded and maintain some normalcy even when life is out of control with change. Nathan’s and my participation in this ritual has been more scarce this year because I was routinely not feeling well yet as soon as we went on our walk last weekend, I felt better. Happier. More energized. Slowly getting back to normal. So, what are your weekend rituals?