DATE NIGHT FUN â—½ MARRIAGE
We don’t double date a lot, but we do sometimes, and it’s quite fun. Do folks even call it “double dating” these days? I don’t know. And often, we rob ourselves of double dating fun, waiting for others to initiate the date. If you’re the one that likes to go out, you love to find new places to share, then why not invite the couples you know to join you? There are lots of reasons not to go on double dates, but there are plenty of good reasons to enjoy.
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Here are some ideas for double dates, and how to enjoy them:
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Visit a new theater – If you’ve heard of a new theater, find a movie to see, invite another couple, and go! To make it even more fun…ride together…just like you did when you were dating as young adventurous kids! Tip: Ask them to park at your place, or offer to pick them up. It’s a good excuse to clean your car!
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Try a new restaurant – Maybe you have friends that are foodies like you are, and you’ve discovered a cool place to eat. Or…you’ve heard of a new place that sounds interesting and good! Invite that couple to meet you there and enjoy the new cuisine. Tip: Make sure to say to your friends you’re just meeting them, and then ask the waiter to split the bill. OR, make sure you’ve communicated that you’re picking up the tab, and enjoy doing that. Either way is perfectly fine to do!
Meet up for coffee – Maybe you’ve only got an hour or two in the evening or on a Saturday morning, and you’d love to meet and visit with another couple. Why not invite a couple in your family? Your kids, your in-laws, your parents? Make it breakfast, and you’ve got yourself a fun date. Tip: Take a game, or conversation cards, to stimulate the conversation.
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Listen to music – We have friends that love listening to live music outdoors, so they’re always our choice for this date night. Even indoors, there are fun places that offer live music. Find out the scoop, and send the list of choices, and let the other couple decide. Tip: If the music is free, or if it costs, be sure to communicate that. And consider dessert, after!
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Day Trips if You Dare – We only have one couple that enjoys day trips as much as we do, and they enjoy anything and everything. These kind of friends are one in a million, for sure. If there’s a small town you’ve been wanting to explore, get it on the calendar, and invite another couple to join. Tip: Give them ample time, tell them what you’re doing, how long you’ll be gone, before you go. This keeps your friends informed before they say yes.
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Now, aren’t those fun ideas? Dating with your spouse alone is good and healthy and romantic. But dating with another couple is a great alternative once in a while. Keep the conversation flowing, don’t bicker in front of your friends, and give them grace if they’re not just like you….and thank goodness they’re not!