10 Ideas for Spending a Special Day With That Special Someone
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Many days throughout the year are special. Birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day are just a few--there’s also Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Halloween. But what about all those other days? It can be hard to find something to do on any day of the week (we don’t want to pressure you). However, there are many ways you can spend a special day with your significant other. Here, are some ideas for spending a special day with that special someone in your life.
Creativity, Originality, and Romance
“It’s the best thing to date when your idea of date night is actually a date.” – anonymous 10. Go out to eat. Being fed and on our phones is so much better than being home alone and having a semi-romantic date. – Anonymous 10. Drive around town or go to a park. Going for a drive or even just walking around the mall is a great way to get out of the house, go out of your comfort zone and meet new people. 9. Make pasta in the kitchen together. This is a great idea if you’re in the middle of cooking and would rather not put it down. 8. Rent a movie and just lay in bed and watch it. Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, Redbox are your best friends when it comes to your night in. 7. Have a screening of your favorite movie or a cup of your favorite tea.
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Keep It Simple
Last-minute plans often require a lot of cash and a lot of forethought. Try this idea instead: Have each person take a turn searching for the best restaurant in the area. That way, you don’t have to take the night off from cooking, grocery shopping, or general work, and you both have a designated time to go look at new places. Plus, you can share whatever you find, whether it’s an exciting new place you want to try or a back-burner favorite you want to revisit. More from Parent Toolkit: 13 Hacks to Make Your Home a Place You Loved to Be Plan With a Local Locator Local locators like Yelp can be good partners in a first-date night. In this scenario, you’ll use your (relatively extensive) Google Maps skills to find a place you can both agree on and have a good time.
Relax, Unwind, and Enjoy Each Other's Company
—Malena Garcia, MS, LMFT, Mental Health Counselor, LLC A lot of couples struggle with thinking of creative date ideas, but when you're feeling stressed out, there's nothing more relaxing than watching a movie together in bed. And then, as you drift off to sleep, it's easy to make sweet, sweet love! Cook Something Sweet and Delicious —Chelsea Bodiford, Eating Recovery Center/Host, Addiction Recovery School You can never go wrong with a romantic night in, but I would suggest it be a date that you've never done together before. If you haven't made dinner together in a long time or haven't really cooked together in the past, it might be nice to have that challenge!
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Spend Time Together With Your Special Someone
Ooo, romance!—you’re happy to be together, aren’t you? Maybe not. Maybe you’re living the old adage of keeping love alive by never actually living together—you never spend the night with your partner. If this is you, you have one month left to do the unthinkable: plan a special night where your partner spends the night with you. Maybe you could choose from these ten ideas: 1. Spoil your partner rotten. Maybe this isn’t something you think of when you’re first dating. But give your partner a romantic night of shopping, going out to a nice dinner, or taking them to the movies. 2. Have a fantastic dinner together and then snuggle up in bed and watch your favorite movies. 3. Look at the stars together at a park or a national park.
Share Hours of Chit Chat
FAMILY: Celebrate one of life's simplest and most precious times with your own family. Make it a point to hold hands and take turns talking about each other's recent accomplishments and life lessons. DEVELOPMENT: Plan an "agendas for discussion" night where you brainstorm new ideas for your home and family. Discuss who would be the best speaker at your kid's school, for example. The next day, schedule a family meeting to flesh out those ideas and agree on action steps.
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Grab a Bottle of Wine or Champagne
As much as we all love socializing and bar hopping, sometimes it's nice to turn off the phones, relax, and share a drink together, especially on a date night. “Wine is the ‘tourist attraction’ of our industry,” says William F. Tate Jr., who is in his 20th year as COO of Christopher and Banks. “It’s often the go-to option for the working couple who wants a casual, stress-free night in.” Here are three of our favorites. 1. Feast on Mexican at Los Posts Salsa meets Cinco de Mayo at this bright and colorful restaurant in Little Tokyo, which also offers a robust selection of tequilas and mezcal. Pair a nice margarita (the Casa Magna Margarita is a recommended one) with shrimp-stuffed corn tacos or carne asada fries, then pair it all with a well-made red.
Cuddle Up in Front of the Fireplace
Pour two large drinks and top with melted chocolate. Take it outside and make smores. Make Valentine's Day Dinner Hire a talented chef who makes your favorite dish. Fashion Show Buy the same type of clothing so it’s easy for them to shop. Dress them as a model and show them how to get the look. Go to a Comedy Club Bring a few pairs of jeans or khakis and socks and sneakers. Tell them that you’re trying to get out of the rut of hanging out at home. Tell them that if they like comedy, they’ll dress in their ragged clothes. Make a Time Capsule As a special treat, wrap everything in silver duct tape and put it in a box with a big red bow. Do Something You’ve Never Done Before Tell them it’s a surprise. Show up at their work or home unexpectedly, then have the best time.
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Cook Dinner Together
In New York, Manhattans might be the only drink you ever see people drinking. But there are plenty of drinks that go great with a good meal. Even before you bring out the first bottle of wine or champagne, you should have dinner ready. The goal is to make your partner feel special — and, in the best-case scenario, a little relieved that he or she won’t have to cook. "Find a low-stress and meaningful way to reconnect and spend time together," psychotherapist and couples therapist Davida Rappaport says. "Spend the evening making dinner or a great dessert together." Learn Something New Together Sure, couples-therapy time is important, but spending time together doing something new is even better.
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