My husband and I have plans to go out after not having time to ourselves in over 2 years. We both understand the importance of spending time with each other and vowed to never let so much time go by without having a "night out".
But if spending time means being together without the kids, is the movies the best place?
2007-11-02 09:36:15 · 13 answers · asked by Ugogirl 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Not if you want to talk to each other.
2007-11-02 09:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Years ago when my kids were little and we had a reliable babysitter, like my Mother or his Mother, we used to love to go to the movies and then stop by a diner for coffee and cake and we could talk without interruption. Also we used to visit with friends and spend an evening with adult conversation. Just being together without the kids would revive our sexual attraction for each other and then we would cap off the evening with a night of love making. In few instances, we would take a motel for about three hours and have a wonderful romantic time with each other. That helped renew the romance and love we always had for each other, but because of the children we had set aside sometimes. Make time for each other, as it is very important.
2007-11-03 10:09:42 · answer #2 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dinner and a movie is good and always a comfortable choice. My husband and I, when we have the chance, like to go out to dinner and then maybe dancing. We aren't big drinkers, but when we get a chance to go out without the kids and let our hair down we like to take advantage of it. We get really dressed up and go to the river front for a walk. We take our camera and make pics of each other and ask strangers to take pics of us together. We like to go have cocktails, go dancing and maybe sing karaoke. It sounds funny but we so often have to be responsible adults and parents that we sometimes like to act silly and just be free. So...dinner and a movie is good, but if you do not get the chance to go out very often then I say take full advantage of this night out. Go for a walk hand in hand...put on your little black dress and go out dancing. Make it a 6 or 7 hour date versus a 3 or 4 hour date. Oh, I am jealous of you....I want a nighto ut with my husband, too. You are so lucky! :) Have fun...and remember the "date" doesn't have to end when you get home....know what I mean?
2007-11-02 09:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by whatshername 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plan on going out at least once a month- and stick to it!
Movies are good, but you can't talk. Variety is the spice of life.
We like to be competitive once in a while and go bowling or to the arcade (one for adults) and race cars, play pinball and whatever, then have pizza and beer.
I highly recommend going away for overnites periodically. Explore another town together and forget the kids exist.
Don't forget to double date once in a while too!
2007-11-02 09:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by Rev. Deb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it comes down to what you enjoy doing together. if you both love movies, than you should go. it's different for everyone. sometimes, my husband and i just enjoy watching a TV program together. we can laugh together, make comments about it and just cuddle up. it's actually very relaxing & really nice. (we can't always get out, b/c not many sitter options - but in the bedroom alone after hours is awesome!). we also like to sneak lunches in if we can, or once in a while dinner.
really - it's whatever YOU & YOUR HUSBAND wanna do. have fun!
2007-11-02 09:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Going to the movies isn't spending time alone. If you two want time alone go to dinner and take a nice walk. I live by the beach that's probably why I automatically think of a walk along the beach...but do something romantic.
2007-11-02 09:44:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No the movies are not the best dates. You need to do something active and fun so that you can talk and laugh. Do something out of the ordinary. Go put-put golfing, bowling, a batting cage, a hike and have a picnic.
2007-11-02 09:58:05 · answer #7 · answered by mamabee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, movies would be the worst choice. The point of going out with my spouse would be to catch up and talk - and you can't do it while watching a movie.
2007-11-02 09:52:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also go for a picnic or a drive. Go out to dinner then go park somewhere and look up at the stars.....There is lots to do. Christmas is around the corner and can be really stressful you can go to diner and do some window shopping.....
2007-11-02 09:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know that you are going to the movies go tot dinner have a nice night with your husband dinner and a move is good.
2007-11-02 09:40:07 · answer #10 · answered by Lost 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not. Get a hotel room. Go to a nice quiet place for dinner. Go for a long stroll, or a drive in the country. Get the idea?
2007-11-02 09:40:53 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋