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Since May is Date-Your-Mate Month, I thought I’d share a list of 50 great date ideas <\/a>for married couples. Not all dates need to look the same. Dinner out and a movie can be wonderful on occasion, but there are lots of other equally effective ways to spend time together and nurture your marriage. Browse the list below for some fresh ides to try — maybe even tonight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most of these ideas are relatively inexpensive. Many are even FREE. And about half of them can be done without ever leaving home. So pick one (or two or three) and give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50 Great Date Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Go for a walk<\/strong> \u2014 through a park or just around the block<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Get some ice cream <\/strong>\u2013 or frozen yogurt or custard, drive through or buy a 1\/2 gallon for home<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Go ice skating<\/strong> \u2013 hold hands as you circle the rink (if you can let go of the rails)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Play tennis or pickle ball <\/strong>\u2013 have fun and get a little cardio at the same time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Play a board game<\/strong> \u2013 Monopoly<\/a>, Risk<\/a>, Chess<\/a>, Bananagrams<\/a> \u2013 pick one you\u2019ll both enjoy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Cook a meal together<\/strong> \u2013 make a simple charcuterie board or go gourmet and make 5 courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Share three things you admire about each other<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cHere, I\u2019ll go first\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Read aloud<\/a> to one another\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 take turns reading sections from the same book or share favorite parts of different books you read side by side<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Watch a documentary<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s a great way to learn something new<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Take up a new hobby <\/strong>\u2013 pick something you\u2019ll both enjoy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Make up a song or poem together<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cYou write one verse, then I\u2019ll write another\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Go for a drive<\/strong> \u2013 just tool around the neighborhood or pick something more scenic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Sit on the porch and talk <\/strong>\u2013 tell each other about your day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Browse a bookstore or library together <\/strong>\u2013 check out a new title or two to bring home<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Take a bath or shower together <\/strong>\u2013 again, these are ideas for married couples \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Go thrift shopping<\/strong> \u2013 who can find the best bargain \u2014 or the weirdest item for sale?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Attend a school football or basketball game <\/strong>\u2013 \u201cLet me root, root, root for the home team!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Plan a dream vacation together\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 planning the vacation<\/a> is half the fun, even if you don\u2019t go anytime soon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Wash the car together <\/strong>\u2013 tackle the job in the driveway or take it to a local carwash<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Learn a new craft<\/a> together<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 painting, pottery, woodwork, weaving, macrame: the options are endless<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Hike through a state park\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 lace up your boots or running shoes and go explore nature<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Pack a picnic to share<\/strong> \u2013 how about watermelon, homemade cookies, and turkey sandwiches or fried chicken<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. Lay on a blanket and watch the stars<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 be sure to make a wish if you spot a shooting star<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. Stage a competition<\/strong> \u2013 try to out do one another in sit-ups, basketball, cards, Ping-Pong, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. Attend an outdoor concert<\/strong> \u2013 check your city\u2019s calendar of events for free concerts in the park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  26. Work out together<\/strong> \u2013 lift weights, go for a jog, or take an aerobics class together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  27. Watch a sunrise\/ sunset together<\/strong> \u2013 so romantic!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  28. Go grocery shopping for special treats together<\/strong> \u2013 pick things you each like but rarely get<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  29. Share high point\/ low point for the day or week<\/strong> \u2013 what made you happy? sad? surprised?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  30. Listen to an audiobook together & discuss<\/strong> \u2013 fiction or nonfiction, you can listen for free on Librivox<\/a> or through the Libby library app<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  31. Play disc golf<\/strong> \u2013 or just toss a frisbee back and forth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  32. Visit a local art museum<\/strong> \u2013 take turns making up stories to explain what the artwork \u201cmeans\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  33. Set goals <\/a>together<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 what is your 5-year plan? 10-year?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  34. Give each other back rubs<\/strong> \u2013 feel the stress and muscle tension slowly ebb away<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  35. Go swimming<\/strong> \u2013 head to the lake or a local pool to get in a few laps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  36. Snuggle & cuddle<\/strong> \u2013 or find a quiet corner and do a little passionate necking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  37. Climb a tree and sit in its branches<\/strong> \u2013 admittedly, some trees are easier to lounge in than others<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  38. Go antiquing<\/strong> \u2013 Do you recognize any \u201cartifacts\u201d from your own childhood?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  39. Look at old snapshots together <\/strong>\u2013 break out the albums and scrapbooks for a stroll down memory lane<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  40. Go fishing<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s a great way to relax<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  41. Listen to favorite songs together <\/strong>\u2013 if you like different genres, you can each take turns sharing favorite pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  42. Watch funny videos<\/strong> \u2013 laughter is great medicine!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  43. Slow dance under the stars<\/strong> \u2013 hum a tune or pull up some dance music on your smart phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  44. Run errands together<\/strong> \u2013 make a list and knock them all out in one fell swoop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  45. Plan your dream home<\/strong> \u2013 How would you lay it out? Would you build something big for entertaining or something tiny for low maintenance?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  46. Pitch a tent and sleep outdoors<\/strong> \u2013 even if it\u2019s only in your own backyard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  47. Make an empty nest list <\/a>together\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 What will you do once your kids grow up and leave home?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  48. Go bowling<\/strong> \u2013 go for the high score or go for the silliest technique<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  49. Exchange love notes to one another <\/strong>\u2013 take your time & think through what you want to say<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  50. Make music together<\/strong> \u2013 if either of you play an instrument, try playing\/singing a duet \u2014 otherwise just blend your voices together in harmony<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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