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One concern people have about going tiny is the romantic times they can have with their significant other, especially if they have children. This can be a concern if you do not understand all of the qualities of going tiny.
My husband and I have been living tiny for almost 4 years now, and I want to help others understand what it’s actually like.
12 Tips to be Romantic in a Tiny House
- Have Your Bedroom in a Loft
- Go Camping
- Send the Kids Out
- Buy a White Blanket and Light Some Candles
- Go for a Walk at Night
- Have a Late Night Picnic
- Have Dinner on Your Roof, if it’s Flat
- Spend a Snow Day Together
- Leave Each Other Love Notes
- Eat Desserts and Watch a Movie Together
- Surprise Each Other with Simple Things
- Go Somewhere New
Living in a tiny house can be exciting and thrilling! But there are always disadvantages. Let’s face it; This lifestyle is not for everyone. It can be hard to keep a loving relationship with your spouse when you have no space from each other.
For some people this may be heaven, and for others this may be hell. My husband and I love living so close together. We share everything and do everything together anyway, besides work.
It is important to plan this out BEFORE going tiny. You don’t have extra rooms to get away when you are frustrated, you can still hear the other person if you want to go to bed early.
There can be lot of problems, but there are also lots of great times. We have learned to adapt our lifestyles. If I need to study, my husband uses headphones to listen to YouTube, we go to bed at the same time, and so on.
We spend a lot of time together and it has really strengthened our relationship. I remember one time we were both really mad at each other for about 5 minutes.
He was cooking dinner in the kitchen and I was sitting at the table working on my computer. And he was about two feet away from me. Looking at each other at the same time we said, “You really can’t be mad at someone in a tiny house.”
Living in a tiny house will either strengthen or strain your relationship, depending on it’s foundation. And of course if you have the right design for your lifestyle.
But regardless, we can all use some advise on keeping the romance no matter how strong your relationship is already. Here are some great ideas for those who live in a tiny house!
1. Have Your Bedroom in a Loft
Having a loft bedroom is common in tiny houses and some may see it as inconvenient. Personally, I love it. I love hearing the rain at night and feeling so cozy in my loft.
But it also feels so romantic. It is easy to dress up a loft as a romantic space. But there are lots of nights that we feel closer than ever, even without our loft being dressed up.
2. Go Camping
If you have children and need some time alone or if you are just looking to do something new, go camping. It’s cheap, simple, and a great way to get some romantic time together.
3. Send the Kids Out
You can send the kids camping outside, or over to a friend’s house. Come up with some other creative ideas to get your kids our of the house, so you can spend an evening with your spouse.
4. Buy a White Blanket and Light Some Candles
White blankets can definitely feel romantic. If you want an easy way to dress up your room, white and candles are great!
5. Go for a Walk at Night
Always, spend time outside. You can watch the fireflies, star gaze, or just spend time dreaming about your future with each other. Going for a walk is a great way to bond.
6. Have a Late Night Picnic
You will see a common theme, go outside!
7. Have Dinner on Your Roof, if it’s Flat
Do not do this if your whole roof is slanted or you do not have a safe way to get up on it.
8. Spend a Snow Day Together
These are some of our favorite days, we walk in the snow, watch a movie, and just spend the whole day together.
9. Leave Each Other Love Notes
You can leave notes around the house or in lunch boxes or backpacks, this will never get old.
10. Eat Desserts and Watch a Movie Together
Some of my favorite times with my husband is when we lay in bed eating milk and cookies and watching movies.
11. Surprise Each Other with Simple Things
This is my favorite. My husband and I do simple things for each other to always remind each other that we love them. Sometimes I wash his truck, do some of his chores, or bring him home a drink. And he does the same for me. It really is the little things that mean the most.
12. Go Somewhere New
One of the best parts about going tiny is the ability to travel, whether you can take your tiny house with you or you have extra money because you have less bills. Enjoy this opportunity to see new places.
We have had four big moves in our tiny houses and the best part has always been getting to see all the new places. Whether we drive an hour down the road to see a waterfall or we take our house on a trip to Glacier National Park, it is always romantic.
Related Questions
Can you get space from each other in a tiny house? Finding space away from each other in a tiny house varies a lot depending on your lifestyle. If you have a regular job than most of the day you are apart. If you have different hobbies or friends, these times will likely be spent apart as well. At home you will spend most of your time together, given there are not many rooms in a tiny house.
How is a tiny house different form a trailer? A tiny house is often built on a trailer as a foundation, but it is made out of different material. Typically a tiny house is built out of wood and has regular siding, unlike a trailer. However, you can convert a trailer into a tiny house as well.
