Date night

MrsStitely

Before marriage, everyone has pointers for "how to keep a happy marriage," one that stuck with us is "Don't stop dating." in all honesty, dating is part of how we fell in love to begin with, so why wouldn't this work.

The Husband and i have decided that every month on the 8th (we got married on the 8th) no matter what day of the week it falls on we will have a date night, and we will take turns planning our date nights (one month him, next month me, etc.)

 I absolutly love this and just wanted to share with you all!

CaptKDB

 1 date night a month? Seriously? That's it?? Wouldn't work for me. 

KBabe076

It's a good idea but H and I try to make a point to have one once a week - like every Wednesday. It gives us something to look forward to in the middle of the week. 

sgautschi

That's a great idea! I get what some of the other girls are saying about the frequency, but I think it's fine, especially if you are on a tight budget. H and I usually go out to a nicer restaurant once a month, but we are always going and getting coffee in the morning on weekends. So we have frequent weekly mini dates.

nyc artist

I agree with sgautschi. It's a great idea, and you can have mini dates in between those lovely anniversary dates. What's great is that you and your DH keep making that effort. 

We do as well. Every Friday is sushi/movie night...whether that's ordering in and watching Netflix or going out to a restaurant and the movies. And we try to mix it up in nicer weather months too, like with kayaking, and going on hikes and stuff. Anyway, it's definitely important to get out of the regular routine and spend some time just the two of you.

Joy2611

My hatred for the term "Date Night" runs extremely deep.  

I find this obsession with planning dates to be rather strange. 

I guess my husband and I just view this whole "spending time together" very differently.  We aren't into planning it weeks in advance and, if anything, it seems like more work.  

Kimbus22

CaptKDB:

 1 date night a month? Seriously? That's it?? Wouldn't work for me. 

Don't have kids.  I'd kill for one night a month.

I think it's a cute idea. But I'm too old and crochety and I've been married for like 90 years so I think it's a little late for us...

MrsStitely

we do have our little outings throughout the month, when we are able to. he owns 2 businesses and i also work a full time job. the 8th is our "absolutly no other plans" night. his businesses are off limits that night the phones are off and it's a night for just us.