7 Cool Hobbies to Try with Your Boyfriend ...

Have you ever noticed that some couples seem to have such a great time doing things together? It’s likely because they’re not always doing an activity or pursuing a hobby the girl wants to do — they’re probably doing things they both want to do! If you want to try a hobby your boyfriend might like, I can help! Here’s a list to give you some ideas… 7 cool hobbies to try with the man in your life!

1 Home-brewing Beer

If you like cooking or baking, then you may want to try home-brewing your own beer! What man wouldn’t fall, or stay, head over heels in love with a girl that can make a mean IPA or stout? It takes a little time and patience, but it’s fun, and so rewarding to drink a beer you’ve made yourself… with a little help from your sweetie!

2 Target Shooting

My boyfriend has a collection of handguns and he loves to shoot them at the range. I went with him once, on a whim, and now I’m hooked! It’s a little expensive, and very, very loud, but this is one hobby your boyfriend and you will both love — and you even get to compete with him!

3 Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is a very manly pastime, and is fantastic exercise, especially for your upper body… so why not give it a try? It’s a great idea to try an indoor wall first, to get some practice in, but if you climb all winter, you’ll be ready to try the real thing by summer!

4 Flag Football

In my little suburb of Detroit, there are a number of flag football leagues, co-ed, and it’s so much fun to play! Without the worry of being tackled and injured, we girls actually have some advantages — we’re pretty light on our feet, and so fast! Wouldn’t it be fun to play on a flag football team with your boyfriend?

5 Golf

Ah, golf. It’s a men’s and a women’s sport, so you may already play. If you don’t though, know this — it involves a lot of walking, which means a lot of time together. It’s also a lot of fun, if you can ever develop your swing (I’m still working on mine)…

6 Rock Band

It’s just a simple fact — boys love video games, and they love playing (or pretending to play) rock music. Playing Rock Band is a big improvement over playing air guitar and air drums, or singing into your hairbrush… and with so many great songs to choose from, why not try it? Your boyfriend will appreciate a bass player or lead singer, and you’ll have a chance to impress him by hitting those high notes.

7 Fishing

Perhaps a little more relaxed than the other things on this list, but fishing can be a great hobby to try with your man. It’s calm, quiet, and can even lead to a fab home-cooked fish dinner. So you can impress him with your fish-catching skills and your cooking skills!

Would these hobbies be so much fun to try with your boyfriend? I know I love target shooting and playing Rock Band with mine, and I can’t wait to try golf… I’m not positive about fishing yet, but we’ll see! Which of these do you and your boyfriend do together? Or is there something you do with him that’s not on this list? Please let me know!

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Mary I really want a boyfriend one day a guy that i want Mexican guy 16 years old and really funny and nice too :(
Anonymous rockclimbing is the best, it has strengthed our relationship and is awesome excersize too :) x
stick4013 What ever it is do it naked. That adds a little adventure even if it is a trip to the library. -Gulliver
aersixb9 I think it matters what the two of you enjoy doing personally. A lot of people are into different things, and doing things with a person, especially one of the opposite gender, can be tricky! I find it's good to not spend too much time together, even though we live together, and also to consider more the daily routine than what exceptional events we can do together, in terms of who is planning on going to the store and who can pick up things or drive somewhere, with a bit of coordination and teamwork we can optimize our days so that we spend less time and effort than we would both doing our routines solo. We also both enjoy conversations, and will frequently lay in bed and chat for a while about a variety of practical and recent topics. We both seem to have different areas of expertise, and I have found that in exchange for some thoughts on a variety of topics and a few car rides, I get good suggestions on nutrient intake, body maintentce, and other social situations. It's also nice to have someone around to talk to frequently, although we do sleep separately, this is mostly because I'm easy to wake up and grumpy when tired, although usually she wanders in and cuddles with me on my big bed once or twice a day. Most of the time she does different things than I do, and has mostly different interests, for example I can't convince her to use my power tools, while she can't get me to use facebook. I think she mostly does facebook and social networking on her computer, along with other normal tasks, while I mostly play video games on my new 3D screen, that she recently complained she can't chill in my bed and watch me play since the screen isn't visible any more without glasses, and I only have one pair of the $250 glasses. ;p Anyways it's mostly touching and talking, not so much playing golf and doing other stuff, we did some nature hiking and I think she decided to stay indoors, it was either the cougars or the 35 foot high slippery log, one of those.
Brent If my girlfriend suggested any of these things, I would dump her instantly. Probably launch a lifelong grudge against her as well for the immensity of the insult.
John Sandwhich making also makes a great hobby!
Wolf ok, as a guy, I think these are good "Suggestions" but not true to all men. I for one LOVE some of the "extreme" hobbies, (shooting, climbing, camping, fishing, etc.) But my GF does too. We also share a love of SCUBA diving, but the MOST important things are COMMUNICATION and SHARING. Yes people, if you talk to your mate, you will learn some exciting facts about them specifically, and that's where you can find (at least) 7 things you might love sharing together. YES btw, most men DO like to spend time outside the bedroom with their girl, its the ones who don't, that you should question the basis of the relationship. Because from the sound of that one, it seems you're no more than a sex-toy. The point of a relationship is to share your lives, not just your bed.
- Stephanie You tell em Wolf!!
Drew How about that bunny thing on the picture link to this article? THAT"S the best thing you can do for your man!
vwilliams The article assumes that the guy actually WANTS to spend time outside the bedroom with his girlfriend....
- Stephanie The above comment of mine goes for you too!!!!
- Sheila I'm pretty sure most guys do want to spend time outside of the bedroom. Pretty sure.
Brian Leave your man alone for 15 minutes ladies. For 90% of you, that's the best you'll have to offer in the years to come.
- Stephanie Brian Gates I feel sorry for you! Or maybe I feel sorry for any girlfriend that you may have. If you don't want to spend time with a woman outside of the bedroom then you are not in the right kind of relationship, or not with the right woman. I live with my boyfriend, he likes to hunt and wants me to start hunting with him. I told him, that was his time with the guys away from me. His response was that his friends might want time away from their women but he doesn't. He loves spending time with me in and out of the bedroom. So I am going to try hunting with the guys.
angelique hahahaha omg these comments are hilarious
Jess I think the problem with the article, which perhaps people are having trouble articulating, is that the purposes is to improve your relationship (read the opening paragraph) but it's just listing 7 random activites. Maybe a better approach would be to give girls tips on how to find out what their man loves to do or ways to communicate better. For instance, I know for a fact, my hubby HATES fishing and golf. HATES THEM! If you don't know what your partner likes, perhaps it wouldn't be the bes tidea to take him on a suprise fishing trip. I think the problem with this article is that these are all things that you could do for first dates, but even then, they're a bit touch and go. I say this because if you're in a long term relationship you'll know your partners hobbies, and that's all these are, hobbies. And even then, they are randomally selected hobbies. Instead of saying 'Does you're man like a certain sport, like cricket, football or tennis? Why don't you suss out when the next game is and buy you both tickets.' it say 'men like football.. go watch some.' Instead of saying, 'Is there something you're man like to do to relax, like lying by the beach, going camping or watching a movie? Why don't you do that with him?' it says 'men like to fish, go fishing.' See, I think think the type of hobbies that are included are good. Long term hobbies (home brewry) Extreme hobbies (shooting and rock climbing) Sport hobbies (football and golf) Gaming hobbies (rock band) and lastly relaxing hobbies (fishing) are all good but they are just too specific Instead why don't you think about the person you're actually going out with (not the person the writer has married) and come up with ideas they actually like. For instance with my hubby Long term hobby : we restore furniture (yeah not as manly.) Extreme hobby: We go hiking, camping and rafting. Sport hobby: We go to the gym together and play soccer on a mixed team. Gaming hobbies: I'm actually a bigger gamer than my hubby but rock band isn't really even gaming. Relaxing: walks, drives, going out for lunches etc. And even then, I hope this isn't helpful for you because these are the hobbies I have with my husband... And my point is, that all men are different and so are all women. My hubby wants to go and watch an all day cricket game and you know what, I don't, so he is going with his friends AND THAT'S OKAY TOO. This article seems to completely miss that though.
- pfff i disagree, the activities listed are given because the average north american watches 4 hrs of tv a day. ppl dont even know what their interests are anymore.
ed Wheres the bunny?
- sonya Hahaha
Lee The writer of this article seems so comfortable in perpetuating outdated gender roles. It actually makes me a little sad.
Whiz Target shooting is an excellent idea. Keeps the bonding.
Steve Or, you know, you could just ask your boyfriend what he's actually into and join him in those hobbies? I'm not really into any of those things.
Tyciol Impressive and creative proposals.
Sekan I Would only Say Rock climing and maybe fishing to felax by the water with my loved one. But other then that haha, If it was My top 7 it would go something like -Movie's -Park (around Tree's and Water makes for a nice scene -Dinner -Track/jogging (good way to talk and get a small work out=]) -Bike Trails ( another way to talk and get out) -Game's ( Not all guys are crazy in games but trying to join him in his "down time" might bring you closer, Just dont beat him to badly =P) -RockCliming (I'm stealing this one becuae i like it and i think that would be amazing to do with my girl!)
Buckethead Who's brilliant idea are these? Must have been a woman who thinks this way.
liljh Hey strip clubs are great. We go all the time.... It's really fun...
- su3mb Your man doesn't respect you if he is taking you to strip clubs. You probably don't respect yourself if you go . . .
Erin, I do all of these things with my fiance and he loves having me around. It's nice to have hobbies together, especially if you're basically with your best friend. We do everything together and it never gets on our nerves or anything. It's important to learn what he likes and it's important for him to learn what you like and if it's something you both love to do together then you should do it! Make the relationship more fun and exciting. I am sick of those couples who just do their own things, they barely spend time together unless it's at the dinner table or in bed. He's not just your boyfriend or husband and you're not just his girlfriend or wife, you both should be best friends! And as far as golfing goes, we both hate golf but we'd play it together!
derp That photo was Misleading, I was expecting sexier suggestions. It's true, about tomboys. "girly girls" can be pretty, but looks only go so far. she's got to have some kahones. know what im sayin? Try some BDsM or role play. Making beer was a good suggestion, but my partner can't drink beer.
Ryan Tomboy's are irresistible that is a known fact. I live on a beef farm so I took my lady friend out into the pasture to tag and needle baby calves. It was fun because first of all, every girl think baby farm animals are cute. Secondly it was entertaining watching her try to catch them. Was a lot easier together because it takes a bit of team work and strategy to get it done.
max nice. i shall try fishing someday
Jennifer I think this is a great list, but I find just taking an interest in whatever my boyfriend likes to do makes him very happy. Whether that be listening to him play guitar, playing Call of Duty or Halo with him (even if you're terrible at it), going to the gym and working out with him, watching movies or his favorite show, going on a drive, or even hanging out with him and his buddies or just letting him have "guy time" with his buddies. We recently started playing this rhyming game where one person raps a line and the next has to rap a line that rhymes with what the previous person said. It's goofy and simple, but something that's fun for both of us and something we can do anywhere.
Match25 This is what i have been saying for years, guys cannot resist Tomboys
Kimberly Lovely ideas except golf=) I rather play video games=)
Robert Very good list... However, finding a companion to share in any of these great activities is always the first hurdle. How about 7 ways to find a partner to do 7 fun activities with? Robert
Keith I dont see strip club. I would have though that would have been at the top of the list.
- Percie I agree! My boyfriend and I go to strip clubs maybe once or twice a year together and I love it! We'll pick out a girl together and I'll buy him lap dances!
- Mathew Exactly Sheila, We should take strip clubs more seriously. Of course they aren't a hobby. They are a lifestyle.
- Sheila Keith, Strip club? Hobby? Really?
Hat This list is flawed for it assumes all guys like these kinds of things. Target shooting is one thing, but if my girlfriend asked if I wanted to go out golfing with her I'd think she's gone crazy as the only golf I'll play starts with the word "mini." As for rock climbing and football many men who actually enjoy their girlfriends would probably worry about them getting hurt. As I hate football my knowledge of "Flag" football is limited but I believe it involves less contact, but the point remains. In short: no one should ever try to write a list like this, it's not the authors fault but every man is different. For example my girlfriend and I play Street Fighter, Brawl, Call of Duty, and other video games together.
Erich Boxing! My girl and I do this all the time at home. I usually have a few drinks first so I'm not as coordinated, this helps to make up for the difference in strength. We've been doing it a lot more lately, she'll come home from work and ask me to stop playing call of duty and spend some time with her and I happily hop up and pop her in the face, releases soooo much stress! Oh and Rock Band is a good one too.
patrick Sorry for the confusion, my last post about collecting was my first and last and I am not the Patrick who posted before. Reading from a mobile meant previous posts hadn't came up. Sorry once again.
- patrick i can't believe this. truly reprehensible.
- Patrick There can be only one......
patrick Sorry, I know you probably don't get many blokes here, but with a heading like it had, how could I resist? There's one we recently started, a collection of spiritual egg shape stones. It's something we both took a liking completely out the blue. It doesn't have to be stones but why not have a go at starting a collection? And besides, it means he'll willingly go through the shops with you ;) also, taking up dancing soon...
Jenny Just a heads up, men hate it when women try to play golf with them. it like if a man were to go with you to a all day spa, don't do it.
- su3mb As far as golfing goes, some guys like to play with their buddies, others like to play with women, as long as they are good golfers. If you are not very good, or if you have never played, ask if your boyfriend can teach you.
- Dusty Thank you Jenny. We don't want to date ourselves!
- john jenny-i would LOVE to go golfing with you.
Greg what happened to the other 4? :(
- Sheila Click on the next page Greg :)
Rob We did rock climbing, I took my then girlfriend, now wife, to Brimham Rocks in West Yorkshire with her kids. One of them managed to climb up and get stuck, she became all tearful and scared, so I went into Superman mode! I quickly and skilfully climbed up the rocks, managed to calm the small child, and help her to clamber down to the waiting arms of her anxious mum and sister. At this point I remembered I am terrified of climbing, scared, not so much of heights but edges and falling, and was then paralysed with fear clinging to the rocks for life, eyes closed, waiting for the rock to erode so I could get down. Thankfully, my girlfriend climbed up to rescue me! I'd have rather stayed at home with her in the pink bunny suit personally speaking, although I was, still am, her hero for rescuing the little one.
- Patrick So with out the little one she'd be the hero and you'd be in the bunny suit basically??? Ok so if rock climbing always make sure theirs a terrified little girl around lol. Great memory wouldn't be that way for most others as there's a surprising lack of little girls to save but it proves that everything is situational.
nameless sorry but this is mainly about things MOST guys like to do. I see nothing in here but Rock Band that has a slight hint of girlishness.
.... 0/10 False advertising.
Jeremy all those things are a little boring, though. That's just from my perspective, though.
billiebob The comments are much more entertaining than the article. (If you have the right person - doing nearly anything can be enjoyable.)
- Patrick I have to disagree billy sry. You need a right side and a left side to make a hole not two rights the one that you both enjoy everything you do is most likely to fail as familiarity breeds contempt. Then again you may have more experience then me I'm only on 5 years in my marriage.
- Sheila Touche Billiebob =)
Patrick and yes i am a guy posting on a all women talk site. why because In issues of relationships you should always go to the source or in this case your guy.
Jeb Michael, i think you're missing the point...if the picture you click on shows a girl in a pink bunny suit begging at the feet of a guy, it's going to send the message it's a sexually related article. It doesn't matter where the viewer's mind is...good luck putting a picture up like that somewhere and insisting it's not sexual. I suppose if the girl were on a leash you'd still insist it's not sexual. The article is initially titled 'things to try with your boyfriend'. that's very different than 'hobbies to try with your boyfriend'. especially when it's combined by a girl in a pink bunny suit begging at the feet of a guy.
Alina this list seems fun. but i know a lot of girls that wouldnt enjoy doing this. i thought this list was for the enjoyment of the man and woman doing things together, this is more like a man list. its not a problem for me but i dont think this is a list that a lot of girls enjoy
- Michael This list was a suggestion, not a basis for making your life with your partner better "for sure". Also, this list was directed in a manner to get women to try some things men enjoy in order to have involvement.
Bubba Wow! Mowing the lawn and changing the oil on the truck didn't make the list!!
Victoria I find this article useless and kind of disappointing. For one, I am a female and I rock climb, play rock band, and play flag football all without the need for a boyfriend enticing me to do so. I also know that he wouldn't like half of the things mentioned here. You're just pigeonholing the genders with the activities mentioned here by saying things like "Rock climbing is a very manly pastime". Also, if couples can't figure out that engaging in hobbies is a great way to spend time together then I'm a little unsure about the intelligence of the people in the couple =P
- Holls I also found this article to be disappointing. You're supposed to find things you like doing together not deal in gender biased hobbies or advise people to cater to the bf's/gf's likes or dislikes. The trick is to pay attention to eachother. Take turns trying something the other likes to do and if you can't find a couple hobby doing something either of you likes to do then try something new together.
InTrueLove How could you say COD doesnt have zombies?!?! Lol... It's ok not everyone is called for the zombie apocolypse! Hahaha just playing. But yeah it does I dont know if its a mod but its the COD Worlds at War... Sounds really gamer lamer but I am actually excited about the Black Ops coming out tonight! I NEVER thought I would say that, but yeah, I now find myslef there! But yeah this list is ideas of things out of the box... Anyone would say movies paintballin, dinner but those activites run into some money, I believe having fun is something you both enjoy that is not breaking the bank! I would not be sitting enjoying a $30 dinner with a $30 movie after. I would be loosing my dinner and annoyed with quality of the movie, knowing if I just wait a month or 2 I can watch it at the $1 theatre. I love to have fun but above all I love to save money makes me feel better that I got the same laughs and jokes at 75% less than the average American!
Michael Yea, it fooled me too. I thought it was 'exciting' Things.
Jeb I thought it would be about sex too. The picture i clicked on to get to this article shows a girl in a pink rabbit suit, on her knees begging at the feet of some guy. Plus, the title of the article initially is “7 cool things to try with your boyfriend!” When you get to this article itself, the title changes to “7 cool hobbies to try with your boyfriend…”.
- Michael Are you saying all of the ideas listed are not things? things or hobbies, the word revolves not around sex, get your mind out the gutter. A+ on marketing for whoever made this, who would have known the world sees everything sexually?
InTrueLove To the negative commentor... If you love the guy, and the guy loves you... you can spend hours walking an antique store and enjoy it because you are doing something with the one you love. Personally I hated fishing and Steelers and Call of Duty before I met my husband. But now I have learned they are things he enjoys and I have actually become good at all the things he loves which makes him proud his woman does what he likes. He shows me off to his friends because I know stats on all the players and can get to about level 20-25 on Call of Duty. Sounds soooooo lame but he loves how I scream when a zombie pops up and the fact every guy online is shocked that I play... He in return does tings I love. Go to my parents and spend hours there, and window shopping at the mall and trying things on just cause I want to and not buy a thing and he will even pick things out for me... Oh and btw there is a thing called eye/ear pro (protection) and anyone with any sense wears them to protect themselves. I have the best shot of any guy on the range (prior service helps) and am a switch shooter. I can shoot left and right handed... Yeah maybe get a man first before ya shoot down these ideas of what to do with your man!
- dizzy You should go back to not liking the steelers.
- Ryan It can have zombies..... Just because you have not played the mod with zombies does not mean that they don't/can't exist.
- Pipo at Dingo: a mod for call of duty does have zombies...
- dingo call of duty doesnt have zombies...
Robert I can't believe someone was paid for this drivel. I could find a better list just looking in the local paper for thing to do. Why did I read the article in the first place? I feel cheated.
chloe I really don't think this is a helpful article. Taking someone with you to do things you love and they hate, ruins the experience. Don't spoil guy time, and don't drag an unwilling man around a vintage fashion market unless you want to go home grumpy and empty handed. I'd say if your man does all these things, you should think about finding someone a bit more interesting. And by the way, shooting destroys your hearing.
- Michael @chloe This list was of things to "try" not things that are for sure fun. I do all of these things, but this is not all I do, I think if you assume things about a man based on "some" of the things "some" men like doing, then you are fairly shallow. "Guy time" and "girl time" is stereotypical, to say the least. In a healthy relationship, there is no reason why a couple cant spent "that time" together. @Rob, shooting, even while wearing protective gear, slightly damages hearing, temporary, yes, but it can be perminat if you prolong exposure.
- Rob Uhm, you are aware that you wear protective headphones when shooting, right? I will admit that not everyone will like all the things on this list, and it isn't exactly a great list, but remember that it also relies on opinion. : /
ggurls rockclimbing no!
Nikki well, in an attempt to be a better girlfriend, i tried stuff my hubby likes. Such as playing pool (kinda fun, except we kept arguing since i never played before and he is extremely good at it. turns out, he wanted to play seriously, and it ruined the game for him to have to stop and teach me everything-especially after forking over cash to play.not romantic at all.and he was able to drink and play-i had to stay stone cold sober just to shoot the stick!not fun...) I went out to FISH...which was fun, for me. I thought it was ridiculously boring watching him fish for the first 2 hours, but then it got fun as i made fun of him "Ha ha, you haven't caught a single fish-i bet i can catch at least one!"...very fun, even though I also couldn't catch one.think i would've had a heart attack if I really caught a fish though-so gross... we played golf-well, almost.turns out, he is afraid to try the real thing because he doesn't want to suck.but i get cool girlfriend points for taking him out to check out different golf spots around town.maybe someday.... we also tried rockband.i love guitar hero, so turns out this is MY hobby, not his.he even got me the delux rockband set with a brand new $500 PS3 to play it on.we had fun the first 3 days when we rocked out together...but he has refused to touch it ever since.that was last year! as for the rest of the list, i hate when he drinks but maybe the beer brewing could be cool if it saves money. i'll never participate in gun play...it is a weapon, not a toy.maybe lazer tag or paintball is acceptable though.flag football is a kid thing...my man is grown!plus, judging from the "playing pool" experience, I can't say he won't tackle me.it's pretty clear he is competitive and takes things seriously...lucky for our relationship, but not lucky for a fun game hobby.
Crikey Golly, for a second I thought #7 said 'fisting'!

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