Spring is a season that provides the opportunity to get yourself out and about to discover new things. Springtime can be a particularly romantic time of the year too, as the first glimpses of sunny days emerge and blossoms and blooms appear. So get into the swing of spring and explore some new avenues with your partner.

Learning new skills together often proves very beneficial as you learn how to do something new whilst getting to spend quality time with your partner. If you both like to cook up a storm in the kitchen then cookery classes can be fun. For creative types there are photography courses, creative writing workshops and pottery making, to name just a few.

If music and film are a shared passion, you could take a weekly trip to the cinema. Instead of going at night, why not do things a little differently by taking in a Sunday matinee instead? The theatre, opera and orchestra are equally good choices and provide the ideal opportunity to put on your favourite outfit and go out for a glamorous evening together.

Simply taking time out of your usual schedule can reap rewards as it creates an opportunity to spend some quality time together. For example, you can go for a walk or take a trip to the beach. See spring from a different vantage point by hiring a rowing boat and cruise down your nearest canal. You could even pack a picnic and make a day of it.

If the great outdoors is of particular interest, then spring is a great time to get outside and make the most of it. Explore your local area or book a weekend away somewhere you've never been before. Spring festivals are popular throughout the country and make an interesting way to spend an afternoon or evening.

If you're more of a sporty type then why not learn a new sport with your partner and inject a little competitive spirit into the relationship. Golf is a fairly relaxed way to spend a day whereas tennis or badminton ups the pace a little. If you live near the coast then investigate local surfing options; you could even learn how to sail and then take yourselves off for romantic weekends on the ocean.

Starting new projects together is another good way to add a different element to your relationship. Gardening, DIY or painting is ideal and the feeling of achieving something together works wonders.

If you're on the lookout for someone to do all these things with then you can try a new approach here too. So, whether you explore the world of online dating or simply pluck up the courage to speak to whoever you've had your eye on, there really is much for you and that special someone to enjoy together.