Bored with date night? Going to the same place every time you go out? Here are some tips and tricks to keep your date nights fun and interesting and bring back the excitement you felt when you first met.
1. Research a new cuisine
Last week my coworker told me about visiting a Bosnian restaurant. I didn't even know Bosnian was a cuisine. One great thing about the U.S. is the diverse food available. If you normally get a steak, try Brazilian. If you prefer veggies, Indian and Vietnamese will fit the bill. types of cuisine by popularity
2. Crack open the cookbook
I know, I don't cook either. You can have fun in the kitchen. Make something special and create an atmosphere that compliments your dish. My husband once prepared a romantic dinner with filet mignon, stuffed mushrooms, and garllic mashed potatoes. Soft music, candles and flowers added to the ambiance. His attention to detail made this a memorable date.
3. Do something active
Remember what you did as a couple when you were newly dating? Did you try new adventures? Were you more likely to do something out of your comfort zone? Bring back the playful feelings by going on an adventure date. Try rock climbing if it's available in your community. Go fishing. Play video games at the arcade. Take a walk at sunset. The ideas here are limitless. date ideas
4. Ask your friends for new places
I have a single friend who goes out often. She knows we like to listen to live music and looks for bands we might enjoy. On her suggestion we went to a cool club and danced until midnight. We still talk about that experience more than a year later.
5. Plan a picnic
When we were last in Denmark visiting my husband's family, we noticed people carried picnic baskets. At Legoland, families shared coffee from a thermos instead of buying it at the concession stand. It's their version of fast food. They plan ahead and bring it with them. Families don't eat often because the cost is prohibitive. Adopt some old-fashioned fun and plan an evening picnic someplace beautiful. shopping for a picnic basket
6. Google it
Need a new place for dinner? The internet holds the key to endless possibilities. We like the website Open Table where you can find a place, read reviews and make reservations.
7. Plan a progressive dinner
You and your friends can enjoy dinner together and no one does all of the cooking. Start somewhere for appetizers and move from house to house eating one course in each. It looks like party planners think three changes are ideal so you aren't spending more time driving than eating.
8. Surprise your partner
I married a romantic man. Every few months he plans an evening that is a complete surprise. He tells me only two things: how dressed up I should be and the time we are leaving. It adds a note of nervous excitement during the week as I wonder what we he has in store. He knows what researchers have been saying for years, the unexpected is fun. Anticipation builds and reminds you that you don't know everything about each other after all. read more about love and the brain
9. Find a new favorite
How will you know if you'll like something unless you try it? Every person's favorite restaurant was an unknown place at some time. Go on a date looking for your next favorite place.Even if it doesn't work out, you have a funny story to tell later.
10. Get outta town
Been there, done that right? Try making a weekend of it and going someplace a few hours away. You get to spend time together traveling and enjoy seeing something as a visitor. You can either plan a weekend, researching where you'll stay and what you'll do or you can wing it and drive aimlessly. I tend to be a planner these days, perhaps next weekend I'll try picking a place randomly and letting life surprise me.
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