Being at home doesn’t have to mean boring dates!
~5-10 min read
If you’re single read this.
Think about how life was before the quarantine. (I know, it’s been a while!) Didn’t you look forward to date nights where you did fun things together with your SO or spouse? After being in quarantine together with my husband for the past month, I realized that it’s time to make our own date nights at home!
If you live with your spouse, you’re now seeing them all the time, 24/7. You probably feel that you spend more time together, but how much of that time is true quality time?
If you’re dating, it gets more challenging to spend quality time with each other. You might not be in the same place together, and I’m sure you quickly realize that FaceTime can only do so much.
TSF TIP:
Take Turns Surprising Each Other with Date Nights
Pick two dates in the month to set aside for date nights. The first date will be a date that you plan, and the second date will be a date that your spouse plans.
It’s a win-win situation: you can get excited planning a date and you can look forward to the date your spouse or SO is planning!
When we were dating, my now-husband would send me hints throughout the week before our date, and I would try so hard to guess what the date was going to be. You can also incorporate this by dropping hints throughout the week before a date. A bit of mystery is always fun!
Below are quarantine date ideas that you’ll actually want to do. You can do most of them virtually, too!
1. Have a couples’ spa night
Approx. length of time: 45 mins – 1.5 hours
After a long week, it’s time for some R&R. I recommend lighting a few candles and playing a relaxing playlist (think chill jazz) to set the mood. If you change into plush bathrobes, you’ll feel the “spa vibe” in no time!
Select your favorite face mask to use. I love this mud mask since it really helps detox your skin and this moisturizing mask since it makes your face feel like baby skin. Feel free to take a few photos together to commemorate your date night.
If you’d like, you can give each other massages with massage oil to truly make it a spa experience. You’ll definitely feel super relaxed after this date!
2. Dress up & have an elegant dinner
Approx. length of time: 1.5 – 2 hours
If you miss going out to restaurants, have an elegant dinner at home. You can either cook your meal yourself (here are a few ideas) or order from a local restaurant (if they are open). Properly set up the dining table with your fancy silverware that you haven’t used since last year.
To create the ambience, feel free to to dress up like you’re going to eat at an actual restaurant. Lose those sweatpants and wear a nice outfit! After the dinner, head over to your living room couch to watch a movie. Props to you if you make your own DIY popcorn. A classic dinner and movie date never disappoints.
3. Recreate popular TikToks
Approx. length of time: 30 mins – 1 hour
Devote an hour or two of your Friday night to recreate popular TikToks and do some TikTok challenges. It may not be something that you’re normally used to do (or, it’s 100% something you’re totally into), but it gets the two of you off the couch!
After you download the app, try searching the following to let your creative juices flow:
- Flip the Switch Challenge
- Q&A Couples Challenge
- You Can Really Dance Challenge
- The Finger Challenge
4. Eating s’mores inside a cozy makeshift fort
Approx. length of time: 30 mins – 1 hour
This is a childhood classic that never gets old! I used to love doing this when I was younger. I had pretend tea time (cups filled with apple juice) in the fort with my stuffed animals (perks of being an only child).
Grab your large, cozy blanket and throw it over a couple of chairs to make a fort. You can add blankets and pillows to make the space inside the fort more comfortable. You don’t need a campfire to make s’mores – here’s an easy sheet pan s’mores recipe that you can do.
5. Write handwritten notes to each other
Approx. length of time: 20 – 30 mins
If you live together, you can write cute sayings on Post-It notes and hide them throughout the house! I recommend putting them in places that you know the other person will easily find. It’s a sweet gesture that’ll bring a smile on the other person’s face.
If you don’t live together, you can write handwritten notes to each other and mail them to each other. There’s definitely something special about receiving a handwritten note. It doesn’t take too much time to write a note, but is more meaningful than sending a text. Bonus points if you use cursive!
When we were dating, my husband and I would send each other postcards while we were traveling, whether for vacation or work. We both enjoyed receiving postcards in the mail. I must admit, some postcards actually came after we arrived back from our trip!
Hope you can incorporate these ideas for your next quarantine date night! Let me know in the comments which ones you’ll be trying.
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