Be cautious when you consider competitive activities. Competition can sometimes lead to aggressive behavior and add tension to your date. [4] X Research source
Laser tag. Join your partner on same team and beat your opponents. Dance class. You don’t have to only tap your feet when you hear a catchy beat. A dance class is a great place to learn some moves with your partner. Ghost tour. Find a spooky and exciting ghost tour through a “haunted” location. Make sure your partner doesn’t mind being scared before you go. Shared art. Take turns with your partner drawing or working in another medium, like painting a picture or molding pottery. Why not have fun while you make a memento of your great day? With chalk you can scatter messages to each other across a park, write poetry, or invent a story with your partner that others might enjoy reading later. Cooking class. Even a novice in the kitchen can benefit from a little cooking savvy. You can take recipes from this class and make them together with your partner in the future. Dinner theater. These frequently interactive murder-mystery dinner shows can add a dash of excitement to your mealtime plans.
Inanimate adventure. Take a stuffed animal, toy, or a knickknack on your date. Pose it at the places you go and take pictures, creating a memorable photo-journal of your day with a fun twist. Scavenger hunt. You can make your own, no problem, but if you’re excited to explore a new place with your partner, you might want to try geocaching. Fort building. Pillows are the perfect building block for a palace worthy of your partner. Follow up with dinner on the inside and enjoy your secluded hideout. Local safari. Come up with a route for you and your partner to travel and a list of “game” you can find along the way. Use your cell phones and take pictures of the “game” on your list. You might choose animals, features of your city, or even vehicles. Choose the ones you like best after. Example safari list: blue jay, maple tree, statue of a man with a book, local art museum, restaurant you want/don’t want to visit, yellow flower, purebred dog, stained glass, cat in a window
Stargazing Viewing the sun rise or set Going on an architectural tour Flying kites at a local park Climbing a rock wall Bungee jumping Volunteering at a community garden Cloud watching Visiting a local natural feature, like a waterfall, mountain, or large body of water
Stop at a park for a pre-arranged surprise picnic Get a surprise couples massage before the main even Take flowers beforehand to your chosen restaurant Slip a romantic note or card in your partner’s book, notebook, backpack, or someplace they will notice before your date
Gifts that you’ve received from a partner, like a bracelet, fragrance, or charm, will likely be appreciated during the date. Think about color coordinating. Matching your partner’s attire shows that you thought ahead about how you will look together, which can make your partner feel special. Colors also have an effect on mood. [13] X Research source Some colors you might want to consider, and their associations, are: Red: love, romance, warmth, comfort, excitement, intensity Orange: happy, energetic, enthusiasm, stimulation Yellow: happiness, laughter, optimism Green: cool, healthy, harmony, calmness, tranquility Blue: focused, serene, loyalty[14] X Research source
Do I have enough money? Do I have transportation? Is today a holiday? Is today our anniversary or my partner’s birthday?
Turn your phone to silent while on your date. Let your friends know ahead of time that you have plans and will be unavailable.
Exchanging massages has the same effect. [21] X Research source Take a class together on couples’ massage and learn how to help each other relax.
Make it a point to ask questions to show you’re engaged. Paraphrase what your partner says in your own words to help remember what is said and gain a more complete understanding. [23] X Research source
An attitude of acceptance can make it easier for you to overcome negative situations. [25] X Research source
