My wife and I always loved (separately) canoeing and kayaking growing up. I think we've done it 3 times since we've been together and only the third time ended up with smiles. Part of that was that trip was done with family so we couldn't yell at each other, but also, we'd gotten into a rhythm that time. That was probably 6 years ago at least and I'm sure the next time we try will be as bad as the first time again.