Tiffany Young
Finally, the date night inspiration you seek is here. With a little effort, you can give your partner the undivided, one-on-one attention they deserve. Here are our top six date night ideas for an unforgettable experience that keeps your romance alive and thriving.
Take the tradition of take-out to new heights. Nothing says, “I love you,” like a seriously delicious meal made by a pro in the comfort of your home. The private chef experience is everything you love about a luxurious, top-rated restaurant but without the noisy crowd. Dressed up or dressed down, you and your partner are in for a serious treat catered completely to your tastes. A night spent well-fed is one you’ll never forget.
If a movie night is more your speed, then try exploring a streaming service chock full of new movies and television shows for free. Make it a sleepover party complete with comfy pajamas and your favorite snacks, or make it a game by taking turns choosing movies or shows based on what you think the other person would choose. Starting a new show or movie is the perfect excuse to hunker down, cuddle up, and feel closer than ever through quality time together.
Sometimes all it takes to spice up a date night is turning it into a game. Something as simple as date night roulette is a fun way to endlessly surprise yourself and your partner. Next time you’re looking for a new way to spend your evening, both you and your partner should write down a list of places or activities worth trying or past ones you never grow tired of, and then plan out your evening with a medley of ideas from said list. Each combination of activities makes for its own special day.
Learning a new skill together is an excellent way to strengthen your relationship by getting creative. With so many ways to learn something new through the internet, you can easily take a partnered dance class, learn a new language, or whatever else you think may help build your emotional connection to each other. No distractions, just you two getting to be yourselves and support each other.
And there are plenty of creative ways to keep it alive without straying too far from what you already enjoy. Make the most out of a tender night together by staying present and offering reminders of all the ways you know your partner. While having an activity or meal planned certainly has its benefits, at the end of the day, being able to make your partner smile and feel loved is the ultimate goal.
Up for a little bartender roleplay? Show your partner that you know them like the back of your hand by crafting them some seriously creative cocktails. Whether you go the classic, new age, or never-before-seen route of cocktail creation, your dedication and creativity will not go unnoticed. Start with one or plan a whole menu of drinks for the evening.
Even a casual date night can be made so special just by documenting it on camera. A nice home-cooked meal, a cute candid of a stolen smile; having physical photos of these moments later become treasured mementos of your time together. Plus, nowadays, this “retro” activity gets you off your phone and gives you an opportunity to get a little silly. Document a day in your life as a couple and give yourself something worth looking back on later.
