DATE NIGHT FUN â—½ MARRIAGE
I don’t know about you, but there are some things I love to do on a date that maybe aren’t his favorite, and some things he loves to do that aren’t my go-to activity. And there are other times we enjoy being with another couple, and try to think of something fun to do! We’ve got you covered this month, with suggestions for making date night happen anyway!
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Something you love – Maybe you enjoy a romantic movie, and he’s not there for it. I hear this a lot. So off you go with your girlfriends, leaving him at home. What if…you invited him to the next romantic movie with a little card explaining the evening. “You are invited to a movie for two, where I’ll sit next to you and hold your hand. We’ll enjoy the snacks you like, I’ll lay my head on your shoulder, and we’ll go to your favorite coffee shop after, for a sip before heading home…” You get the idea.
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Something he loves – Maybe he wants to go to a game but never invites you because you despise sports. Consider tickets for two, asking questions about the teams, and cheering right beside him…popcorn for sharing. Even dress the colors of the team he loves, and ask questions and cheer with him. It can be fun to do what he loves, instead of what we do…when it’s done for two.
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Maybe…he loves the romantic movies and you love the sports! But you get the picture. Plan a date he loves and one you love, and make sure to invite each other and enjoy what you normally avoid.
Something with others in – It can be fun to plan an evening in your home, as you prepare for another couple or two to join. But do this together! Plan the menu of snacks, and the game if you like, or even a puzzle! Work in the kitchen together as you prepare and decorate, set the ambience and greet your guests. And after they leave, clean up together, as well!
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Something with others out – January can be a hard month to think of something exciting to do out, because it’s cold and dark. But movies are a great choice, with coffee and conversation after. Or a restaurant is fine as well, with a reserved table awaiting you as you arrive. It would be fun to discuss the holidays and what you loved and didn’t, and goals for the new year. Just being with another couple gets you out of the house and into some fun.
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Something – Maybe you don’t want to plan a date for him, and he won’t go with you to what you like, and friends are hard to find these days. Make an effort to do “something” together as a couple, and start with communication. Make a list (separately) of date night ideas you would love. Then come together and plan them for the new year, marking them on the calendar (how fun!) Then cuddle up and watch an action thriller or a romance, or something in between…with your favorite treat and his…on the sofa under a big blanket.