Ok, here's the deal. My husband and I are middle aged. We've been married a year, and are in marriage counseling. Neither of us have any children - just 5 cats! Our therapist suggested we have a weekly 'date night' - we are supposed to alternate weeks for lining up the date. We used to have dinner out every Friday, but that got old and stale. This is MY week to plan out our 'date night' -- it's Father's Day weekend and we'll be traveling on Saturday. I'm running out of time (and ideas) for something to do!! I could use some short-on-time ideas that won't cost me a fortune .... nothing extravagant. Guys?? Gals?? Thanks!
2007-06-14 12:30:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Picnics are a good idea, but it's going to be raining here all weekend. We really don't enjoy movies - I'm trying to find something that isn't ordinary or blah. Help - time is running out! Thanks!
2007-06-15 03:23:37 · update #1
Take him to a sports bar where he can watch his favorite team on a big screen TV. Go bowling. Offer to drive all weekend so he can sit and read an erotic book that you bought him. Take him to a movie that he doesn't want to see and sit in the back row with your hand in his lap.
2007-06-14 13:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by bg4gb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.k. this one is simple but I think it's good (I love to do it!).
Depending on your weather of course....
I love to picnic in the park. Whether you do the whole blanket & basket full of food or you just take a bag of some lunch/dinner and sit at a bench or table in the park.
This is a simple, romantic, inexpensive (hey you'd be eating anyway), date. And I like this because, obviously you guys are in counselling for a reason (good for you guys...I think EVERYONE should be!) and the date-night plan sounds like the therapist knows you two need one-on-one time together.
The picnic is perfect. It's even better than a restaurant. A picnic in the park is more romantic and the two of you can focus on each other without the distractions of other people or noises and what not.
It sounds simple...a picnic. But, I think it's a great idea!
Good luck and take care!
2007-06-14 12:41:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cheap and fun. I actually read this once on answers (so whoever posted it, I give you credit). If you have a portable DVD player, go rent a movie. Then you tell your husband you are going to the drive-in. Park somewhere of your choice (park, mountains, etc.) and watch the movie. It is your own private drive-in movie. Don't forget the snacks!
Go to a park and have a picnic. You can spend time eating and talking. Then go for a walk.
Go dancing (if he likes too).
Make his favorite dinner (or order in). Set the mood with candles and music. You can eat out, at home.
2007-06-14 12:37:18 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you like the beach? If so, pack a basket and go have dinner on the beach. It doesn't have to be a fancy meal, just the company and change of scenery and the two of you with the mix of fresh air, and the sound of the ocean.
Or, what about going out for coffee or to get desert?
bowling,museum, or show with the theater of the arts.
You'll think of something, good luck to you and your husband. I hope you have a wonderful weekend experience and you and your husband gain closeness and help secure your relationship.
2007-06-14 14:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that it is normal. I am only 19 and my boyfriend is 21 and we see each other less! we do attend different schools which is the main reason.. but i love my space! women, no matter what age, will always always always need time to themselves. spontaneous seems like a great thing! but if you want to see more of her then just ask for some time. mention you have something special planned, or something you were looking forward to do together! (like a museum exhibit or new restaurant or something) after a while i think shell get the hint, but if not tell her you'd like to spend more time together even if it is an hour a day, then shell have the rest of the day to herself!
2016-05-20 22:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you camp? A nice, romantic camp out would be fun. If you live near the mountains or a lake, something different for a change. Pack a tasty, romantic meal, bring a bottle of champagne, sleeping bags (and pads) and enjoy each other and nature.
2007-06-14 12:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by katydid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go dancing, take a bike ride or go roller bladding, see a funny movie, go to a museum or art gallery. Check your paper and see if there's any events in town.
I like that other person's answer about joining somethng together; like dance lessons, or cooking classes, learn French, join a softball or bowling league.
2007-06-14 12:56:09 · answer #7 · answered by who-wants-to-know 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine and cheese in the park on a warm summer's ease with nothing else to do but watch the sun go down.
2007-06-14 12:34:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be spontaneous, cook him some dinner, give him a massage and f&%# his brains out and tell him, hope this makes up for our date this week. Take him to a bar, a walk on the beach, lap dance. I'm pretty sure he will be satisfied.
2007-06-14 12:36:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, it looked cool - one evening I saw a team of horses and people on it. It looked like one those people you hire to go out for a horse ride.
For a night cap, you can go for a romantic candelight supper.
2007-06-14 12:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by Emily L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋