Last fall I took a road trip to Ottawa because I was scheduled to be on set with CTV Morning Live. I had the opportunity to ride with Joshua Norton, who successfully pitched me to CTV, and we started talking about creative ideas for my blog as well as some of his other projects. I believe in giving credit where it’s due and the idea for this blog post is definitely thanks to him!
In my marriage, my husband and I are opposites. He always seems to be hot; I always seem to be cold. He’s tall, I’m not. He likes to talk, I enjoy silence. He loves the outdoors, I’m happy to be in a ‘climate-controlled’ environment. Do you get the picture? We spend a lot of time in a car… two opposite people in a confined space for a length of time.
Not too long ago, cars were designed with one person in mind: the driver. While the driver is still the primary consideration, more cars nowadays offer customization for the passengers too. These features take into consideration each passenger's uniqueness and tries to keep everyone happy. After all, you want the car ride to be enjoyable! And that could actually improve your quality time together!
I set out to find a car with the most ‘relationship-improvement’ features and came up with the 2014 Lincoln MKZ. See if any of these would help boost your quality time:
Dual Climate Control
Well, this solves the fact that my husband and I always seem to prefer different temperatures. While he enjoys cool air, I can set mine to blow hot, hot, hot!
Memory Seats
What a convenience to have memory seats, especially because my husband and I have totally different seat settings. When I get into the car after he’s driven it, I push one button et voilà — the seat is ready for my shorter legs!
Dual Massage Seats
Imagine being stuck in traffic. I don’t know about you but I can get quite grumpy at times. The Lincoln MKZ I road tested had dual massage seats — I totally used it to lower my stress and get comfy.
Ambient Light
The MKZ has different colours that you can set for the ambient light inside the car. Colour is often linked to mood. If you two need a bit of relaxing, set it to blue. If you feel a bit intense, pick red. If you and your mate can’t agree on a colour, I suggest using one of my favourite decision makers — rock, paper, scissors!
Blind Spot Monitoring
Ever had a backseat passenger that checks your blind spots right after you checked them? My ex-boyfriend did that and it drove me crazy. With the blind spot monitoring feature, it displays an amber light on your side mirror when it detects another car in that side’s blind spot. So your spouse can still make sure the blind spot is clear without having to physically make it noticeable that they don’t really trust your driving skills.
Where Am I?
Things get tense when my husband and I are trying to find our way and especially when we’re under a time crunch. If we get lost, there’s no need to wonder where we are. With a push of the ‘Where Am I?’ button, the navigation displays your exact coordinates as well as the name of the closest street.
Do Not Disturb
When turned on, this feature directs your incoming phone calls straight to voicemail. Just push the button and your spouse will have your undivided attention!
As journalist Franklin P. Jones once said, “Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” I’m wishing you all a little more love, and a wonderful ride. Happy Valentine’s Day!
If you're going on a road trip, check out "Preparing for a Safe Family Road Trip" and what to pack in an "Emergency Kit for your Car"
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