First of all, date nights donât have to be at night. You can do them any day at any time. The Gottman Instituteâs research shows that 2 hours a week devoted to dates are part of a happy healthy relationship. Here are some date night ideas that could take at least two hours:
Take a walk or a hike together
Go to a coffee shop and talk
Have dinner out or cook a meal together at home
Go to a museum or art exhibit
Take a class together to learn something new
Play a board game
Engage in an outdoor activity like kayaking or a sport
Go to the gym or workout class together
Go to a festival or event in your tow
Why are date nights so important?
đSpending quality time together without distractions boosts connection.
đThis time builds positive interactions to store your emotional bank account.
đIt helps you engage in activities with shared meaning, like rituals of connection.
đIt gives you time to talk about your relationship.
đYou get to have fun together.
Talk to your partner about setting up a time each week when you can spend two hours together. This can be the same time every week or you can schedule the next one at the end of your most recent date night. It can be helpful to schedule date nights like you would a medical appointment or work meeting. This makes it feel more prioritized and harder to cancel or forget about.
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