Spicing things up for your date night at home can get a little difficult. At some point, you both will crave for something other than Netflix and chill or your typical dinner date. Fortunately, with some creativity and a bit of ingenuity, you can bring what’s supposed to be a date night out into the safety of your home. That said, the following date ideas can get you started:
1. Paint!
Researchers from Baylor University found that painting releases oxytocin, otherwise known as the hugging hormone, as it’s an activity linked to bonding and family cohesiveness. The more you interact with your partner, the more of this hormone you’ll both release. That said, get the canvass, acrylic, and paintbrushes ready, then start painting your masterpieces. But don’t forget to give your partner a reassuring pat on the back, a gentle cuddle, and even a kiss.
2. Play board games
A classic that is bound to bring out your inner competitiveness, board games are a great way to spend dates indoors. From talking about strategies to engaging in some good-natured ribbing, it’s no wonder playing board games is on Gala Bingo’s list of top 10 date ideas for under a tenner. To spice things up, consider adding different elements to the game, like truth or dare, or who gets to wash the dishes for a week. This way, you’ll have something to fight for while having fun as well.
3. Set up spa day
A Grazia Magazine article on why couples should have a spa day notes how it can be pure bliss, what with the intimacy and quality time it offers. Fortunately, you can bring the spa to you. For instance, you can exfoliate together and clear your skin, all while spending some quality time together. Grab some facial masks, too, then have a relaxing foot-soak. This way, you’ll both be able to relieve some stress, and grow closer to each other in the process.
4. Exercise!
The goal of going on a date is to forge an even stronger connection with your partner. Exercising together can help in that regard, as it releases endocannabinoids (mood boosters) and endorphins (the happy hormone). Now, put on that spandex and roll out those exercise mats — it’s time to get physical! You can even search the web for online workouts to follow, so you can keep those feel-good hormones flowing and form a bond over conquering excruciating exercises.
5. Get your culture fix
Getting introduced to history, the arts, and all the world’s traditions will broaden both of your horizons. And you can do this virtually, thanks to well-known museums worldwide now offering virtual tours. So, take some of these tours with your significant other, as it’s a free way to bond and get your culture fix at the same time.
6. Cook for each other, eat together
Rather than just ordering food to be delivered to your house, why not cook for each other? The rules could be as simple as: Prepare a dish that both of you will enjoy, but only using ingredients available in the fridge. Then, enjoy the food together!
