In the hecticness of everyday life, something as important as spending quality time with your special someone can slip through the cracks. Couples often tell me that despite fully intending on planning date nights, they become consumed by work, parenting, or social obligations. Prioritizing dates help couples stay connected as to avoid drifting into “roommate zone”.
My encouragement is for couples to set up a date schedule. Alternate date planning to share the responsibility. For parents, consider exchanging baby sitting duties with other parents you trust.
Understandably, sometimes it’s difficult to think beyond dinner and Netflix. Need some creative date ideas? I contributed a few to this article in The Knot: 54 Date Ideas for Your Date Night. I even offered a few suggestions with an Austin spin!
- Cook something you’ve never tried before. Pick a cuisine you’re not very familiar with or make something from scratch—such as fresh pasta, charcuterie, candy or beer— together
- Print and frame your favorite photos. This is a fun activity for an established couple. “Give new life to old frames from thrift and vintage stores by filling them with photos you cherish,”
- Start a blog together, Li suggests. “Your blog can be a collection of your favorite poems, photos and inside jokes. Or, if you have a shared interest like baking, juggling or upcycling, consider starting a themed blog to grow your community.”
- Get crafty. “Make something beautiful,” Li says. “Put your creative minds together—bury a time capsule, make a short film, home brew with seasonal ingredients or make jewelry.”
- “Do a food truck tour,” Li says. “Support local entrepreneurs while you enjoy a range of tasty treats.”
- Take a photo walk. “Wander around and capture anything that catches your eye with a camera or phone” Li says.”Try shooting from a different perspective than you usually do. Have fun and be silly!”
- If you’re stuck indoors because of rain or intense heat, there are plenty of ideas to plan a fun date. And just because you’re not out in the sunshine doesn’t mean your date has to be boring. “Be adventurous,” Li says. “Get sweaty!”
- Take an aerial yoga class.
- Learn to trapeze.
- Try indoor bouldering.
Give them a try and see more ideas on The Knot.
