Whether you just started dating or you've been married for years and years, date night is something I think is necessary to all relationships - and something I've seen my parents do almost weekly since I can remember. They're still together after 30+ years - so I'm fairly certain they are doing something right. It might not be ALL about date night, but I have a sneaking suspicion that it helps to take a little time to spend together - just the two of you.
Dinner... movie... Blah Blah Blah. No thanks. Let's make it interesting.
- Go to the local farmer's market together. You can buy each other thoughtful and yummy presents! You can pick up flowers, fresh veggies, and tons of other local goods. And don't even get me started on the people watching!
- Get active! Play mini golf, go bowling, go ice skating... something fun and exciting. It will get your blood pumping and whether you're terrible or the best ever, you'll be laughing the whole way.
- Go to a local "point of interest". You may think these are just for tourists... but really, when was the last time you went to the local botanical garden? Never? It's a great place to explore and spend some time together.
- Drive to the next town over and explore!
- Go to a grocery store that you don't normally visit, pick out food together and prepare a meal together at home.
- Google: Local vineyards. Who doesn't love a wine tour? Bet you didn't know there are even a few near our tiny beach town.
- A personal favorite of time... get friends together, everyone brings a dish and a bottle of wine. Eat, drink, and be merry.
- A day at the beach or the park. Bring a blanket, lunch, some music, and a Frisbee.
- Go to a theme park or the fair... Let your inner kid come out!
- Check out GroupOn or LivingSocial. They always have great activities you probably didn't know were even out there... and they are cheap! Kite Boarding? Beer School? It's all been available in the past week.
- Take an art class together, painting, pottery, anything working with your hands. It will be fun and you'll have a little memento.
Don't be afraid to get creative. If you're an established couple, you might learn something new about your partner. If it's someone new, you'll learn very quickly what their comfort zone is and if it matches yours (or if it's something you want nothing to do with).
Great post and some great news ideas!!! Nate and I did a wine and cheese pairings class for our birthdays last year, and it was a blast! It's so great to switch up the routine! And you've given me an idea to do a Coney Island picnic this summer... I don't do the roller coasters but it would be fun to check out the theme park!!
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