Working on building the friendship and fun factor in your marriage isn’t difficult. It just takes some intentional focus and making dating your spouse a priority in your schedule. Obviously, dates can be as elaborate (and costly) or simple (and inexpensive) as you desire to make them. The important thing is to plan a date that you think both spouses will enjoy (or at least try!) And, the good news is that everyone can do this. Here are 101 creative dating ideas to get your brainstorming started.
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1. Ride bikes
A fun date and good exercise too! Be sure to stick together. Think about trying a bicycle built for two.
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*28. Take a walk near your home
Always a good option for some time to get some exercise and talk. |
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*2. Go to the beach or a lake
Great choice for a quick getaway.
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*29. Pillow fight
When was the last time you tried this? The key is avoid being too aggressive!!
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3. Ice skate
The ice may be cold, some hot chocolate or cider afterwards will warm your hearts.
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30. Inline skating
Covers more territory than walking and provides more exercise too! |
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4. Go canoeing or kayaking
Get some instruction first… but can be a peaceful way to hang out together.
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*31. Go swimming
Great way to cool off and get some exercise. |
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5. Play tennis
Who says you’re too old to keep “courting”?
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32. Play badminton
Who says this is a game for the timid and non-athletic? Just play nice. |
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6. Play racquetball, handball or squash
Good aerobic exercise. Talk between points… if you can.
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33. Go horseback riding
A fun way to get outdoors without too much activity required. |
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*7. Go hiking
Nature and romance. What’s not to like?
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34. Go rock climbing
For those of you who like to push the envelop with your partner, this could be just the thing.
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8. Go sailing
Good chance to get away with just the two of you.
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*35. Fly kites
All you need is a little wind, some string, a kite, and you’re set – relaxation and romance all in one.
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9. Go dancing
Make sure you take advantage of the slow songs!
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36. Go fishing
Never thought this was romantic? Try teaching your spouse to cast. |
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10. Play miniature golf
Mini-golf takes no skill and is a great equalizer.
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37. Go golfing
A good way to spend a day outdoors. |
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11. Play croquet
Easy to set up at home, a school or park. A great way to enjoy a sunny day together.
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38. Go waterskiing
A great way to impress your spouse, or have quite a laugh… you choose.
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12. Go bowling
You can find a bowling alley almost anywhere you live.
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39. Hit baseballs at a batting cage
Everyone loves to hear the words, “Play ball!” |
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13. Hit golf balls at a driving range
For more romance, snuggle up to help your spouse with their swing!
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40. Play ping pong
A little competition never hurt anyone. Remember, we use the word “little”. |
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*14. Gardening
Even gardening at home can turn into a date when you work together.
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41. Ride a ferry
Enjoy the sights together out on the open water. |
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*15. Jog
Enjoy just being with each other. Take the time to talk as you cool down.
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42. Snow Skiing / X-Country / Snowshoeing
What could be better than a day on the snow and an evening by the fire afterward?
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16. Snowboard
Find how cozy a half-pipe can be!
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*43. Go for a drive
Map? Who needs a map? |
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*17. Explore an unfamiliar nearby town
Adventure awaits as you try visiting someplace new together.
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44. Campout in your own backyard
All of the fun of regular camping in the comfort and safety of your own home. |
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18. Handcrafts
Take on a new project with your spouse.
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45. Refinish furniture
Good way to spend time together while adding new life to old furnishings.
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*19. Watch a sunset
Isn’t dating your spouse why God made sunsets in the first place?
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*46. Watch a sunrise
Sunrises can be just as romantic as sunsets. |
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20. Go geocaching
Finding a hidden treasure together using a handheld GPS unit. Since you’ll have the GPS with you, husbands don’t have to lose face by carrying a map!
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*47. Catch fire flies at dusk
Relive those childhood memories. |
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*21. Build a snowman
A time-honored tradition for lovers everywhere (at least in cold weather climates!)
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*48. Go tubing on a nearby river
Economy water adventure for two! |
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22. Take a fun class together
Agree on taking a class where you can both learn something new and enjoy being study partners together.
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49. Ride motorcycles
There’s nothing like the smell of gasoline and dirt together. |
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*23. Toss a Frisbee
Old stand-by, but oh, so easy to do.
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*50. Wash your cars
Water fights are fair game! |
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24. Take an exercise class together
Keep your heart tuned up.
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*51. Snowball fight
Play fair. Enjoy some hot chocolate or cider afterward. |
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*25. Star-gazing
A blanket and stars… who could ask for more?
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*52. Feed the ducks
You knew there had to be some use for those left over end pieces of the bread loaf, didn’t you?
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26. Go camping
Get into the great outdoors. A great chance to talk. |
53. Visit a wildlife sanctuary
A refresher course on the birds and the bees. |
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*27. Go on a picnic
Find a nice picturesque or quiet spot together. Watch out for ants!
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*54. Go fruit or berry picking
Relaxing, just don’t eat all your hard work as you go! |
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*85. Mountains
There truly is nothing like the natural smell of evergreen trees.
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94. Historical sites, tours, walking tours
Get in touch with the past as you talk about the future with your spouse. |
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86. Museums
There are some amazing things to discover here, just be sure not to touch anything okay?
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95. The zoo
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! |
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87. The circus
I think everyone at one time wanted to run away with the circus. It still looks like so much fun.
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96. An observatory
What’s more romantic that looking into the stars with someone who sends you into orbit? |
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88. County fairs
Food, music, crafts, and the largest pumpkin you’ve ever seen. What’s not to like about the fair?
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*97. Parks
Larger than your backyard and filled with all kinds of options for fun. |
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89. Aquarium
Isn’t it nice to have that piece of glass between you and the sharks?
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98. Art gallery
I don’t know about you, but I can’t even draw good stick figures. This stuff is amazing.
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*90. Shopping mall
Whether you are buying or people watching, the mall is a fascinating place.
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*99. Public gardens
A slow stroll through the flowers does wonders for the soul. |
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91. Overnight or weekend away
Always a winner! “Kids, what kids? We have kids?”
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100. Swap Meets
Is there anything you can’t find here? Try and find the strangest item you can.
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*92. Garage/estate sales
One person’s junk is another’s treasure!
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101. Auctions
Just don’t try and see how much money you can get for your spouse. |
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*93. Factory tours
Do they let you take those hats home?
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