Hitting the Refresh Button on Your Dates

No matter what stage your relationship is in, it can be easy to fall into a “rut”.  Keeping up the connection in relationships is so important.  However, continuing to find fun ways to connect and enjoy time together can be tough for any number of reasons (i.e., time, money, access, weather, etc.).  Sometimes, it is just hard to be creative.  No matter if you feel complacent or you just want some new ideas, here are 25 ideas for a date refresh:

• Re-create your first date

• Complete a ropes course

• Look through photos together and discuss your different perspectives at the time

• Take a dance lesson

• Karaoke 

• Find an open mic night

• Plan a trip (even if it is a dream trip that might be down the road)

• Play a board game 

• Go out for a progressive dinner (go to drinks, appetizers, main course, and dessert at different locations)

• Explore local parks for a picnic

• Take a hike

• Take turns sharing your favorite past times together (maybe shoot hoops one day and paint another)

• Go to a drive-in movie

• Couple massage

• Practice mediation or yoga together

• Learn a new skill together (e.g., woodworking, throwing pottery, baking)

• Cook each other your favorite meals

•  Create a poem together

• Make handmade cards for each other

• Just sitting without screens and get lost in conversation

• Check out a local musical artist

• Take a drive

• Go to the local thrift store and pick an outfit for the other person to try on

• Visit a local museum

• Take a class together

Here are just a few ideas for spending time together.  Ultimately, hitting the refresh button on your dates comes from being engaged, open-minded, and creative.  Let’s see if we can build this list together, share your date ideas in the comments section.