Couples Date Nights
Okay, okay, I know it’s probably hard enough to find time just to talk with each other (though many of you seem to be doing well there!), when in the world can you find time to spend with another couple???
Fortunately for us, we have some suckers down the street that we conned into being friends with us. :P They’ve actually become very good friends that we count on to entertain us when we have some down time!!
Since they do live down the street, and our kids are similar ages, most of our date nights end up being cards or games while the kids fall asleep on the couch in front of a movie. (In a few years, the kids will be outlasting us in their own game nights!)
However, when we do get to actually go out with friends, we’re often at a loss as to what to do. Dinner and a movie is an easy one, but not one of my favorites. It bothers me to make time to go out and then sit for 2 hours in a movie theatre (20 minutes of which is commercials) not talking to each other. And most restaurants are so loud that it’s hard to have any conversation, anyway. Not to mention the fact that we’re all of the age that we’d rather watch movies in situations where we can pause for potty breaks, adjust the volume, and splay about the couches in the most comfortable/non-tailbone paining positions. (Seriously, we’re early 30s, and they’re late 20s. It all happens very early in life!!!!!)
Recently, we’ve gone bowling and to sporting events. Bowling allows for conversation, sports only somewhat. Can you tell I value conversation? ;) After that, we’re pretty much at a loss. Maybe we could wander around our fair city in the summer months.
What about you? Do you have favorite couples night activities?
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3 opinions for Couples Date Nights
coffeecupkat
Jul 10, 2008 at 7:48 am
Pool (or billiards, if you prefer).
Walking in the park is another nice one.
If you live close to a navigable stream or creek, a tubing, canoeing or kayaking day trip can be fun, too.
Lindsey
Jul 10, 2008 at 8:29 pm
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About your post, my hubby and I also value activities that don’t drown out conversation (movies, loud restaurants, etc.). After all, what’s the point in getting together if you can’t converse? I love to play hostess and we both love to cook, so I enjoy inviting couples over for dinner or coffee/dessert and playing board games, particularly any games that prompt you to be silly. Some of our favorites are Balderdash and a French game called Mille Bournes. I value any game that makes everyone laugh! For less roudiness, we like Phase 10 or Mexican Train. This kind of activity is not only good for interaction and laughter, but also gives people a chance to show hospitality, share good food, coffee, recipes, etc. Also, because we’re dog lovers (and own a sweet Labrador), we enjoy getting together with other couples who own dogs at nearby parks. We can visit while playing around with our dogs. The best thing about these activities is they’re virtually free!
Maria
Jul 12, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Well, honestly, all things considered, if we get someone to take The Boy, we have sex. LOL! Other than that, we like to go to sporting events (talking or not), dinner (we love good food!), and golf (we suck, but have fun). :)
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