Seventy-Five Dates

Relationship psychologists suggest that dates are not only a nice-to-have, but they're critical. Especially throughout marriage when time for dating grows scarce, it's more important than ever to carve out time to focus completely on each other, whether every few days, once a week, or every two weeks. But what does a date refer to, exactly? While many assume it means the little-black-dress and suit-and-tie out to dinner, that doesn't always have to be the case!

Dates are meant to be playful, laid-back, and all-around fun! Dates are the opportune time to do something you both genuinely enjoy or have wanted to try. Milk & Honey Magazine compiled a list of upbeat, unique ways to enjoy the company of your favorite guy. No daters-block here!

75 Dates For You & Your Man! ❤ 

• lace up and walk on a local trail
• explore the farmers market, barter for everything!
• take a painting class at the local art museum
• visit a botanical garden or arboretum
• head to the spa, he'll love his first mani/pedi ;)
• make a scavenger hunt for each other
• get dressed up and see live music, either local or a large artist
• go camping with a group of friends
• go on a long drive through the country & blast country music
• plan your couples dream vacation, start a fund to make it a reality
• rent street bikes
• play a board game
• have a fun photo shoot
• explore a winery
• visit a water park
• cheer on your local sports team
• hit a morning matinee movie
• study a book of the Bible together ('James' is a great starter!)
• sign up for a mudrun, color run
• go to an indoor trampoline park
• go to an open house and dream
• spend the night by the fireplace
• hit the club (dance all night!)
• volunteer at an animal shelter (commence: "awww!")
• enjoy a beer / wine tasting
• stargaze with a blanket
• play twister (or another childhood game)
• visit a jazz club
• try a new cuisine
• read the same book
• play pool at a local pub
• take a trendy workout class (hellooo SoulCycle)
• have a dessert baking competition
• find a friend with a boat, go fishing or tubing!
• go horseback riding
• build the ultimate playlist
• go to Whole Foods or Ikea (yep, this counts)
• head to the local plant nursery
• play pub trivia
• travel locally (within an hour)
• compete in mini golfing (loser buys ice cream)
• head to the opera or broadway after a nice dinner
• decorate cupcakes, deliver them to family
• go to a street fair
• get nostalgic and go to the old-school drive-in
• interview each other Larry King style
• hit a comedy show, laugh even when it's not funny
• go to a fancy restaurant just for dessert
• play bingo at an assisted living home with the residents
• go rock climbing (indoor or outdoor!)
• have a beach bonfire with friends
• write a "couple" bucket list for the next year
• go bowling, show him who's boss
• enjoy apple picking, make a pie (or 3!)
• go bird watching at the local nature preserve
• serve dinner at a homeless shelter
• go for a 1-2 mile jog around the neighborhood
• work on a (easy, 100 piece) puzzle
• visit a flea market
• visit the zoo, buy cheesy hats
• go thrifting, buy each other funny outfits
• go for a hike at a state park
• make cookies for the neighbors
• rent kayaks / jetskis / sup
• go shopping for clothes, he'll love carrying the bags (...lol)
• snuggle up and have a movie marathon for your favorite series
• plant flowers outside or at the neighbors
• get frozen yogurt, pick each others flavors
• find a food truck festival, try everything
• become tourists in your own town
• explore a book store
• plan a picnic on the beach
• order something you've never tried at a coffee shop
• stand front row a your city tree-lighting ceremony
• go ice skating
• visit a paint & wine bar
• visit the dog park (bring your own, or don't!)
• cheer on the high school football team (go team!)