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I need more date night ideas for the weekends! Ideas?

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by dancingqueen

almost 2 years ago

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We usually do dinner and go to the movies but we need to try new things. What do you do?
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    verykerry replied almost 2 years ago:
    Really depends on where you live and what the options are. Any good public theater near you? That's always a nice option if you have it. Try checking local directories (online or offline) for where you live, I'm sure you'll find something great!
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    MaryJo246 replied almost 2 years ago:
    Go dancing! I love swing or salsa dancing, and you can often find an intro class in your area if you do a google search. For the summer, you could try outdoor concerts too. Always good to mix it up!
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    editorNadia replied almost 2 years ago:
    My husband and I try to surprise each other by taking turns planning date nights (I love finding techie art exhibits or out-of-the-way restaurants that I know **** love). Especially when we're super busy, we often get stuck in a rut though! Relationships thrive on new, adventurous activities (they boost dopamine levels and increase attraction), so think outside the box and try a more active daytime date. (Personal fave: going for a hike with a great view and bringing a picnic.) For an evening date, try taking a cooking or wine-tasting class. Love the dancing idea too! One of my favorite studies shows that excitement boosts marital satisfaction and helps couples feel closer to each other: http://www.youbeauty.com/relationships/research/marital-satisfaction-excitement
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    jennavive125 replied almost 2 years ago:
    I love going to wine tastings in my area. Good wine, music and usually a great selection of tapas. Makes for a fun evening out!
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    Temma replied almost 2 years ago:
    Look at a sunset--it always makes me feel like I'm on vacation.
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    editorCourtney replied almost 2 years ago:
    Indeed - sometimes just sitting in a park and looking at the sun set it a great way to unwind. The art of doing nothing!
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    katemorris replied almost 2 years ago:
    The simplest thing is to pick an area of your town you don't go to much and walk around ... and pick a place to eat at, without reviews. Just on looks. Bad or good, it'll provide awesome stories and great experiences!
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    luckylady replied almost 2 years ago:
    Outdoor concerts are fantastic. Bring your chairs, table, and nibbles. Just sit back and enjoy good music and gaze at the stars above. Conversations, dancing and hugs will just follow thru.
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    Jenny replied almost 2 years ago:
    A few inexpensive, low key options -- (a) Make a playlist of romantic songs, and go someplace where you can see the stars to dance; (b) Get a book of mythology related to the stars, and go stare at the stars while reading the myths. With any luck, it'll turn into looking up at the stars while you talk about whatever comes to mind; (c) Board games; (d) a dancing class; (e) have a play date -- for an evening, just pretend you're kids (you'd have to pick the age to find an appropriate activity) -- you could be little and go to the park, or beach and build sand castles, or go a teenager at a game center (pinball, etc), or make a game out of trying to balance on one of those balance balls; (f) depending on your area, museums (or botanical gardens) occasionally have late nights, and a night in the museum can be splendid (g) if it's still light out, you could go for a bike ride. Outdoor concerts are also great (endorsing (others') suggestions)!
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    tw33ti3 replied almost 2 years ago:
    You guys can go to wine tasting conventions (if your of age). You can go see live band entertainment. Instead of going somewhere have a night to yourselves and have a nice bath together. Go to the mueseum. Go to an art show. Go to the park. Take dance lessons. Take a road trip around town or something. Go hiking even if your not into hiking. Do something that you just won't normally do
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    alwayswantedtoo replied almost 2 years ago:
    We have recently discussed visiting environments that engage in alternative lifestyles (swingers clubs) my boyfriend tested me out by starting with a female strip club, It was awesome we had a great time together, and the sex that night was OFF THE CHAIN... We are both very mature and grounded in our relationship I only recommend this if you and your companion share the same thing. It was an awesome way to spice things up for us. NO REGRETS
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    noahsmom1 replied almost 2 years ago:
    road trip
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    umbrellacity replied over 1 year ago:
    Parks are great. Picnics, sports, talking, reading, taking photos... I guess my boyfriend and I are pretty casual about what constitutes a date, but you can make a trip to the park romantic too :)
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    rstahley replied over 1 year ago:
    I also like to mini-golf or go to the batting cages. I don't know what area you live in, but maybe take a riverboat cruise. You get dinner and a boat ride.
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    joanp replied over 1 year ago:
    i have a guy who lives about 1 hour and a half way, we talk, chat, text, sexing, we hooked up after about a month or so of talking and we hit it off great. The problem is i not getting enough time with personaly alone. I'm raising two grandchildern and he works like 12hour days 7 days a week. We need more time . What do. you think,
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    ncnolin replied over 1 year ago:
    Go to the park. Go out for breakfast.
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    nnelson replied over 1 year ago:
    during the winter time, you could go ice skating.
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    kristen fleming replied over 1 year ago:
    we usually make a nice dinner and watch a movies and then talk about what we think our future might hold
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    jekodama replied about 1 year ago:
    Have him cook for you, set a beautiful table with all the fancy plates and silverware, flowers, wine, etc. After dinner, go out for a walk under the stars, and go back home to snuggle. Don't talk about politics or money issues! Be sure to compliment his cooking skills and the way he looks that night. We women usually do all the work when it involves in-house dates, but they can give us surprises too! Just be ready when it comes time for dessert ;)
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    afh10 replied about 1 year ago:
    My favorite date night is when we go out of town for dinner. We choose a town in a surrounding area (usually not more than 1.5 hours away) and drive there for dinner. It's fun and exciting because you are completely getting away from it all -even if it's only for a few hours.
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    pattyvonpire replied about 1 year ago:
    When my boyfriend and I get tired of movies, eating out, we check out our local city events. Mostly the ones that are free and attend. Plus theres always double dating with other friends. Bowling and going to each others homes. I hope that helped.
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    phillis replied about 1 year ago:
    We took tango classes for some time, that was fun. And we do hiking and small picnics most of the time. But I think you mean when it's dinner time and you just decide to do something and have nothing planned ahead, what do you do? We usually go to a cafe to have something small to eat and read the local magazines to see what is out there for the weekend and usually there is a live band in a bar or an outdoor theater or movie. If there is nothing we go to a big mall and find something to spend the night like a jigsaw puzzle or a cake kit, or choose a movie, or spend time in a book store. We went to ice skating a few times.
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    BNatural76 replied about 1 year ago:
    I have a Ziplock bag full of ideas for my love and I to do. Everything from a night of board games to a spontaneous weekend getaway. Make a list of all the things you like to do and explore new ventures with your love.

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