The Wager of Love
By Jeff Cohen, freelance writer (cohenwriting@aol.com)
From the NCAA College Basketball Tournament to the NFL SuperBowl, big bucks change hands every year from sports wagers. However, money is not the only thing worth wagering when it comes to sporting events.
If you and your loved one are looking to add a little spice to the next big sports championship, try any of these ten wagers of love. You’ll never look at a baseball, basketball, or football game the same way again.
1. Weekend getaway. The winner chooses the destination, the loser plans the getaway. From packing to planning, it’s up to the loser to make it all happen. Win the wager and you just might be spending your next weekend on a beautiful beach or ski slope.
2. Chores for a week. If you live together, the loser does all the chores around the house for seven days. Laundry, the dishes, throwing out the trash…it’s all included. As the winner, you can lounge on the couch and flip through a magazine. Just be sure to lift your legs as the vacuum cleaner goes by.
3. One hour massage. Pretend you’re at one of the finest spas. You can request a full body massage or focus the entire hour on one body part. Imagine a sixty minute foot rub or back massage. The stress will melt away thanks to your winning bet.
4. Shopping Spree. Each of you picks your favorite store before the bet. The winner gets a shopping spree organized by the loser. Determine the budget beforehand and get ready to treat your partner when your wager falls flat.
5. Candlelight dinner. There’s no need to go out when you can have all the romance you need right at home. The loser cooks the meal, prepares the ambiance, lights the candles, and creates a romantic evening for two.
6. Clicker Control. Forget fighting over what to watch. The winner of the bet gets total clicker control for one week. For seven days you watch exclusively what the winner wants to see. Any reaching for the clicker by the loser results in a one day additional penalty.
7. Double Feature. See one movie in theaters and rent another one to snuggle at home. Only catch is the wager winner gets to choose both movies. Here’s hoping one of you doesn’t like romantic comedies while the other prefers action thrillers.
8. Breakfast in Bed. There’s nothing like waking up on a Sunday morning and relaxing in bed while your boyfriend or girlfriend prepares breakfast in bed. If you do this right, the loser should create a breakfast menu, complete with main courses, side dishes, and beverage choices. The morning paper would be a nice touch too.
9. Take a Class. Have you always wanted to try yoga together? Ever thought about taking a dance class? The wager winner picks the class, the loser researches available classes and organizes the event.
10. Be a Spectator. Wagering on games and watching on TV can be fun, but so is seeing the action live in the arena or stadium. The winner of this wager gets to see their favorite team live in action courtesy of the loser. If you really love them, be sure to score some great seats.
There you have it, ten romantic wagers of love. Place your bets now and let the games begin! You’ll be watching your next sporting event closer than ever before.
Jeff Cohen is the author of the e-book, 30 Minute Guide to Online Dating. It's a must-read for anyone looking to master the art of online dating without wasting hours of valuable time. To learn more about the e-book and purchase a copy, please visit 30 Minute Guide to Online Dating..
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