A good marriage requires investing in quality time together. Regular date nights are a great way to do this!
A date night allows you and your spouse to get away from the house, from the kids, the pets and any other responsibilities to focus on each other. It’s a great time to reconnect, check in with each other and discuss goals, dreams and plans. It is also a good time to talk about your marriage and what is working and what isn’t.
Most importantly, it’s a perfect time to relax, enjoy each other and have fun!
I know sometimes you can’t leave the house because you can’t find a babysitter, but you can still have an at home date night. After the kids go to bed (maybe bed time is a little earlier that night) you can have a late candlelight dinner and watch a movie, or play a game. Here are a few more ideas in this post I found. The key is to treat it like a date night and put your phones away and focus on each other.
A date night doesn’t have to cost a lot of money either. There are many fun and inexpensive ways to have a great night together. Here are a few ideas.
date night ideas
- Walk together on a trail nearby or go hiking
- Watch the sunset with a picnic
- Go to a drive-in theater if you have one in your city or town (this is so fun!)
- Take a cooking class together (when they are available)
- Play mini golf
- Re-create your first date
- Get a couples massage (This one is a splurge but it’s so nice for a special treat!)
- Ride bikes to a park for a picnic
- Go to a coffee shop together and share dessert
Making time for date nights can transform your marriage. I know sometimes it can be tough to get away or you may be too tired at night, but it is so worth the investment!
Now that you know you need to schedule more date nights and you have a few ideas – start scheduling them in your calendar. Try to aim for one a week. If you have to start with two a month or even one a month – start there, but try to get to once a week. Even if it’s an at home date night.
Take turns planning each week. That keeps it fun and allows you each to have a turn at planning your own ideal date night. It also keeps it from becoming a burden. If one partner is always having to plan the date nights that can become tiring and a little stressful. Share the responsibility and the fun and this will keep things fresh and more balanced.
Lastly, have fun!! Make the investment. Start planning for your next date night tonight! I promise this will create more peace in your marriage.