With each passing day, autumn gets a little colder, hinting at the approaching winter. In fact, the forecast for the coming week predicts light snow showers before the weekend hits. Cold weather sometimes puts a damper on dating, as the romantic stargazing and strolls in the park suddenly seem terribly unappealing.

This means that you need to find ways to simultaneously have bonding experiences while avoiding the discomfort of exposure to the cold.

Instead of venturing into the snow and ice to enjoy a fine dining experience, try getting things cooking in your own kitchen. The internet is full of recipes which will help you recreate your favorite restaurant dishes--or you can whip up your own! Cooking together is warm and soothing, plus it helps you to save a little money.

Get active and work up a sweat. Try an indoor basketball course, racquetball, or even rock climbing. Getting your heart rate up will help you feel warmer--and then you can always take a hot shower afterward!

A typical informal date in our day often includes meeting at a coffee shop to chat over a warm cup of java. But to make things a little bit more intimate and personalized, try an exotic brew--such as Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee--in the comfort of your own home.

This way, you can set the mood--and make your coffee just the way you like it. Similarly, snuggling with hot chocolate in hand in front of a fireside is a great way to get warm inside and out.

On a snow weekend, seize a day to spend in bed. Have breakfast while still tucked safely under the covers. Rent a few movies that you have been meaning to enjoy and watch them straight through. Let your obligations go for just the one day and let yourself indulge in making your home a shelter from the snow.

When the weather is clear, you should bundle up against the cold and go ice skating. Like the indoor athletic activities, the movement will help guard you against the cold. If the weather happens to be inclement, try an indoor rink instead.

Don't be afraid to be kids again. After some fresh snow has fallen, go out and find a nice hill to sled down. Have a snowball fight and even take time to build a snowman. These are the things that make wintertime magical for little kids, so try to get that spirit back.

These are just a few suggestions to help you shake off the winter blues that can put a real damper on your relationship. It doesn't have to be that way if you get creative and dedicate yourself to having a good time.