I see so many couples who really make a concerted effort to carve out a date night in their busy week. Some will alternate who plans a given night and invariably find themselves doing the same old, go out to dinner thing. They just seem to run out of ideas rather quickly, and with that, many date nights slowly die out.
But what if you had some new ideas to add to your repertoire? This morning I want to do just that. They are not exhaustive, right for everyone, but these might trigger your brain to come up with your own list.
- Perhaps you both have been avoiding some tasks that need to done and you could do it together. Having each other’s company can make the task go quicker and it just might be more enjoyable.
- Go shopping together. I know some guys might be groaning about now. But going shopping can be enjoyable if there are things you need to get for the house or the yard. And if you are just going to look or “window shop,” it can even be inexpensive. It is also a way to get new ideas.
- Do a project together. I know some like to do projects by themselves, and there are certainly times for that. But there are other projects that can be planned, implemented, and completed together that can each take pride in because – “We” did it. I have found that many times, when doing this, my wife will have a great idea that I had never thought of. An added benefit.
These are just three ideas. I am confident you can come up with many more. Brainstorm together. It just might be fun.