Ask any couple who has been together for more than a couple of years and they secretly fear that things could become stale or boring. The importance of a date night, even on a budget, is vital to the health and wellness of your relationship. If you’re looking to have a date night at home, it doesn’t have to be boring or feel like any other night at home with your boo.
Here are three ideas to try that are simple and cheap to execute.
1. Wine and Homemade Pasta
If you want to have a truly special date night with your boo, very few things beat the romance of an Italian restaurant. The rich foods, delicious wines, and aromas that you get with Italian foods are like no other. With the right menu, you can have an exciting experience from appetizer to dessert.
For having a date night at home, you can make it an interactive experience. Cooking together is romantic and fun. If you have family recipes or are trying a recipe for the first time, it’s exciting to enjoy the experience with a partner.
Before the meal, take the time to buy red wine online and have a mini-tasting, with a bottle or two.
2. Whiskey and Jigsaw Puzzles
Another great pairing is a conversation and a rich bottle of whiskey, bourbon, or rye. If you and your partner enjoy this type of drink, you can do something fun and simple like putting together a jigsaw puzzle while you chat. The conversation’s lulls will feel much more natural with the activity in the middle.
During the winter, you could put on some cozy pajamas, warm up by a fire if you have one, and even put on a little music. Whiskey and jigsaw puzzles or card games might seem like a strange combination but in a few minutes, you realize they’re a natural pair.
You get the mental stimulation of the challenging puzzle while also filling up with warm drinks and warmer conversation.
3. Popcorn and a Movie
For a classic date night at home, the best way to go about it is to put on a movie. While the video store used to be the right kind of precursor to this kind of date night, it’s been replaced by scrolling endlessly through menus.
See if you can skip this step by deciding on something you’ve both wanted to see for a while.
Then, go out and pick up all of your date’s favorite snacks and even a small gift. Make it a smorgasbord, ranging from healthy crudites to popcorn with their favorite topping, and a few chocolates to up the aphrodisiac angle. Top with your favorite drinks, cocktails, or seltzer and you’ll have a simple date that brings you closer together.
A Date Night At Home Is Comfortable
When you set up a date night at home, the comfort of being in your personal space means that conversation will flow naturally. It’s much easier to be at home than to be in a loud bar or restaurant when you’re trying to connect in a sincere way with your loved one.
For tips on how to prepare your home before date night, check out our latest guide.
