What Fun Things Do Couples Do Together?
If you have been a couple for long, chances are you may be in a Netflix and Chill rut.
Let’s be clear- by Netflix I mean searching endlessly for a show you will both enjoy, and by Chill I mean falling asleep a few minutes after you hit play. Sound familiar?
160 ultimate couples bucket list ideas can help you break this cycle! And get you and your partner off the couch, doing fun things together.
“Stop dreaming about your bucket list and start living it.”
– Subir Mandal
Couple Bucket List Ideas At Home
You don’t have to leave your home to start your bucket list. Fun things to do for couples at home force you to be intentional with your time. All you need is planning and creativity.
1. Order takeout from a new place
We all get stuck ordering from the same place. It’s easy and reliable. So, try a new place or a new type of food. After all, it’s just one meal.
2. Have a picnic in front of the fire
Throw down a blanket, add some charcuterie, light a fire, and voila!
3. Try a fondue night
Chances are someone you know has a fondue pot that is begging to be used. Melt some cheese or chocolate and start dipping!
4. Consider a DIY house project
To make this successful, start with a simple project you can both work on. Learn how to tile your fireplace or paint a room in your house. Chances are you’ll enjoy the process AND the end result.
5. Learn a classic board game
Have you ever thought about learning how to play chess? Maybe you have a backgammon board just waiting to be used. Take time to learn how to play a more complex game with your partner.
6. DIY at-home spa day
Grab massage oils or make a homemade facial recipe and pamper one another.
7. Plant a garden
8. Watch your favorite childhood movies together
Do you know what your partner’s favorite childhood move is? Find out!
9. Play Twister
Stretching ahead of time may be necessary, but this game is not just for kids.
10. Use a constellation app to go stargazing in the backyard
Use an app like Skyview Lite to search for the big dipper or other constellations.
11. Read the same book and discuss
It’s a book club for two! The key here is to try to pick something you will both enjoy or learn something from. Or for another variation, read each other’s favorite book and discuss.
When we first started dating, my husband gave me a classic Hemmingway novel (his favorite) to read. It was not my first choice, but I enjoyed reading it because he was excited to discuss it with me. Listening to an audiobook or even a podcast together is another idea.
12. Bake something together that you will both enjoy
13. Make your bedroom the perfect oasis
Give your bedroom a facelift. New sheets, rearrange furniture, hang curtains…the possibilities are endless. Make your bedroom a place for ultimate relaxation and comfort.
14. Binge-watch a show
15. Play truth or dare
This is not just a game for middle school kids. Try it out with your partner.
16. Play hooky
Channel your inner Ferris Bueller and take a day off from work. Focus on doing things together- like checking off your bucket list ideas!
17. Stay in bed all day
This sounds divine! Go for it!
18. Write a love note to your significant other
Chances are, you may not take the time to do this often. Tell your partner what you appreciate and love about him/her. Get a little sappy. It’s okay.
19. Take an online quiz to discover one another’s love language
It doesn’t take long, and you will better understand your partner. See the quiz here.
Adventurous Bucket List for Couples
Whether you want to add adventure into your life or try a new extreme sport, this list has something for everyone!
It may sound scary, but adding adventure to your relationship will bring you closer through a new shared experience. It will be both challenging and rewarding. And you will reminisce about these experiences far after they’re over.
20. Go rock wall climbing
Find an indoor rock wall climbing place near you. They have all the climbing equipment you need and can instruct you as you get started. There are beginner walls to start on if you are feeling unsure.
21. Hike part of a famous trail
If you like to hike, make it a goal to visit a famous trail. The John Muir Trail starting in Yosemite National Park and the Pacific Crest Trail which stretches along the Sierra Nevada mountain range are two options. Another idea is the historic Appalachian Trail that runs through the eastern United States.
22. Climb a mountain
Did you know there are 96 mountains that are over 14,000 feet in the United States? Colorado has the most of any state with 53.
Most 14ers (mountains over 14,000 feet) offer convenient access for almost any level of enthusiast, depending on the mountain and the season you are hiking. The challenge of this hike is what the 14er is about. Plus, you get bragging rights as a reward.
23. Go kayaking
Kayaking is a great sport for anyone wanting to learn. Rent a two-person kayak and spend a quiet afternoon on the water.
24. Go paddle boarding
Another great water sport for beginners, stand-up paddle boarding is easy to learn in a short time and a great core and leg workout too.
25. Train for a 5k, 10k, or triathlon
You can find a training program for any race and for any fitness level. Train with your partner OR enjoy walking a 5k for charity with your spouse.
26. Go skydiving
While not for everyone, this is most definitely a big bucket list experience.
Want the same type of experience with less risk? Try indoor skydiving which will give you the sensation of skydiving without having to jump out of a plane.
27. Get scuba certified for an upcoming vacation
Getting scuba certified means you have been appropriately trained to use scuba equipment and to scuba dive safely.
You don’t have to be anywhere near an ocean to get certified. You can take an online course and then practice in a pool.
28. Learn how to surf
Take surfing lessons the next time you are at the beach.
29. Take ski lessons together
If you haven’t ever been snow skiing or it’s been a long time, consider taking ski lessons together. In a couple of days you will be skiing down the mountain together.
30. Join a sand volleyball league
This is a fun and relatively stress-free activity to do with your partner. You absolutely do not have to be an expert on volleyball to have fun playing on a sand league. Grab friends or join a team. We’ve been doing this for years and it is always fun.
31. Try axe throwing
Check out a local axe-throwing place and make it a date night.
32. Get tattoos together
Getting a tattoo together can be a bonding activity. But, take time to think through this ahead of time. My husband and I did this, and although my tattoo is small, it’s an adventurous memory!
33. Fly in a helicopter
This can be expensive, but if you love to fly, this may be the best couples bucket list idea for you.
34. Rent or test drive a sports car
35. Go ziplining
Another adventurous, but safe idea! Ziplining is a cable that is suspended above an incline. A pulley and harness are attached to the rider which allows the rider to be pulled along the line. This is popular in the rainforest, but can be found closer to home as well.
36. Go on a float trip
A float trip involves going down a slow-moving river on a canoe, raft, or tube. This is also an ideal activity to plan with other couples and can be cheap.
37. Complete a mud run obstacle course race
Mud runs are obstacle course type races on a muddy course that are challenging, but exciting. Check out any mud runs coming to your local area and make a reservation to join in.
Don’t take this too seriously. Get dirty and have fun!
38. Go camping (or glamping) and fishing
39. Go whitewater rafting
Book an experienced guide and take on this adventure as you paddle an inflatable boat through rough waters and rapids.
40. Try a new watersport like skiing, tubing, or wakeboarding.
41. Try a new outdoor sport like tennis, badminton, or golf.
42. Ride a roller coaster
Visit a local amusement park and ride a roller coaster plus any other rides you find. You’ll feel like a younger version of yourself.
43. Ride a mechanical bull
Don’t forget to get a video of your spouse attempting this one!
Cheap Bucket List Ideas
Next, we need couples things to do together that don’t require a ton of planning or money. Plan a cheap date out and have fun.
44. Go to a trivia night
Many local bars have trivia night. Sometimes they have themed trivia. Examples include music trivia, “Friends” trivia, 90’s trivia, etc…
45. Sing a karaoke duet
You don’t have to recreate a scene from Grease, but you can belt out a song you both love.
46. Take a workout class together
Kickboxing, Bootcamp, HIIT, strength training – Working out together really does make it more fun.
Plus there’s nothing like a little competition with your significant other to make you work harder. Many gyms offer a free first visit. Or find a workout online you can do together.
47. Try a new coffee place
While there’s nothing wrong with the regular coffee place you love, try out a new local place or drive a little further to try something new. Order in, then stay and chat a bit.
48. Rent electric scooters and explore your city
Chances are you have seen an electric scooter around your city or a place you have visited. Rent one and use it to explore. (Be safe and go slow if it’s your first time.)
49. Pack a picnic and a frisbee and explore a new park
50. Host a couples game night
Invite your friends over for games and snacks.
51. Visit a local brewery or vineyard
I’ve recently discovered that there are a lot more vineyards near my house than I realized. They often have events that include food and drink specials and free entertainment. Check out their websites and plan a visit.
52. Take the dogs to a dog park
53. Take a walk in an arboretum
This is an absolute favorite of mine during fall when the leaves are changing. Our local arboretum also offers winter events and candlelit walks. Another cheap, romantic, and easy date to plan!
54. Go apple or berry picking
Another of these “things to do” that isn’t just for kids. The bonus is that you leave with delicious fruit too.
55. Attend a local festival
Again, this requires planning and research to know when festivals are in your area. Put it on your calendar and go check it out.
56. Be tourists in your own town
What would you suggest visitors to your town do and see? Go and do those things with your significant other for a day!
Travel Bucket List for Couples
My great-aunt spent much of her life traveling and living in different parts of the world with her husband. She had a framed picture in her room of them sitting in a gondola in Venice, looking at one another laughing.
Isn’t travel more meaningful when it is with someone you love?
I am a firm believer that every couple should set travel goals. Whether you want to stay closer to home or visit a different continent, planning a trip is a must for any bucket list for couples. And you’ll have great stories to tell too.
57. Mark all the places/states you have been to together on a map and plan a trip to a new place every year.
Buy a push pin map and keep track of where you have been together. Try to see how many pins you can add as you explore.
58. Throw a dart at a map and visit that place.
59. Take a day-long spontaneous road trip.
Start driving and stop at whatever looks interesting and explore. Try this fun road trip trivia too.
60. Travel by train
Not as quick as other modes of travel, but you see some great countryside without the hassle (or gas) of driving.
61. Fly first class
More leg room, better snacks, hot towels, and free drinks. Try it at least once.
62. Attend a luau in Hawaii
You can expect to eat delicious food, drink, and be entertained at this festive and traditional Hawaiian party.
63. Kiss in Times Square on NYE
Join in the party to see the Times Square Ball Drop as you ring in the New Year with your loved one.
64. Be a tourist in New York City
Enjoy the view from the Empire State building, take a walk in Central Park, and visit one of the many museums. If you are there for a holiday, catch the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade and see the tree in Rockefeller Center.
65. Walk on a new beach hand in hand
66. Explore a national park
Explore the National Park Service site (nps.gov) to plan your visit to over 400 national parks.
67. Go hiking in the Grand Canyon
68. Kiss at the Eiffel Tower
Paris is truly a romantic city. Great sights and delicious food make this a definite travel bucket list destination for couples.
69. See the Northern Lights
One of the best places to view the Northern Lights is in Norway, but you can see them from many places, including Alaska if you are wanting to stay in the United States.
70. Visit vineyards in Napa Valley
71. Visit a different continent
72. See Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, which actually consists of three waterfalls, can be viewed from both the U.S. and Canada.
73. Eat at a Michelin star restaurant
A Michelin star is a prestigious award that goes to the best restaurants. It lets consumers know that it ranks as the best in the world for food and dining experience.
74. See a Broadway play
There is nothing really like seeing a Broadway play. They are beyond amazing. It’s time to see Hamilton in person, right?
75. Visit a rainforest
Plan a trip to an exotic and beautiful location.
76. Stay in a cabin in the woods
Craving some quiet and wanting to unplug? Rent a cabin and spend time reconnecting with one another.
77. Walk along the Great Wall of China
78. See the sunset in Santorini, Greece
Santorini is a beautiful Greek island in the Southern Aegean Sea and is famous for its sunsets.
79. Take a gondola ride in Venice
And then eat pasta and gelato of course!
80. Go on an African Safari
The ultimate travel and adventure bucket list idea! Observe wild animals and beautiful scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
81. See the Egyptian Pyramids
82. Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef
See the largest coral reef system and the diversity of species it contains.
83. Plan a trip to an all-inclusive resort
This is an easy and convenient way to plan an awesome trip. Once you are there, you can just relax and enjoy.
“If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet.”– Rachel Wolchin
Romantic Things to Do on Your Couples Bucket List
A little romance goes a long way. Most of these bucket list ideas for couples are straightforward and you can make them as romantic as you would like. Add candles, champagne, and enjoy.
84. Recreate your first date
Every year on our anniversary, we go to eat at the same place we had our first date. It’s meaningful. And we are able to reminisce about our first date and what made us fall in love.
85. Paddle a rowboat around a lake
Can we recreate the most romantic scene from The Notebook? Sounds romantic to me!
86. Take a hot air balloon ride
Take champagne along and make a toast!
87. Take dance lessons
If you want to feel close to your partner, dance together. Taking dance lessons is a fun and intimate thing to do even if you don’t have a reason to learn to dance. In fact, that makes it less stressful and more fun.
88. Take a cooking class together
89. Go ice skating
Hold hands to keep each other from falling!
90. Kiss under a waterfall
91. Get a couples massage
Make the time to relax together and get a massage at the same time. This is also a great gift idea for your partner.
92. Join the mile-high club
Joining the infamous mile-high club is a bucket list item for couples who hope to take their love to new heights. Join at your own risk!
93. Go to a drive-in movie
Pack a cooler with snacks and drinks and enjoy a movie from the privacy of your own car. Bring a blanket and snuggle.
94. Stay in a luxury treehouse
Yes, these actually exist and are pretty neat! They’re built high among the trees. You will feel secluded and away from everyday life.
95. Visit a bed and breakfast
Usually built from charming old houses, bed and breakfasts make guests feel like they are staying in a home. They offer overnight accommodation and breakfast. You can interact with others and enjoy personalized hospitality during your stay.
96. Have rooftop dinner and drinks
97. Find a high spot to watch the sunset
If you don’t live in a place where you can easily see the sunset, seek a high spot away from city lights and snuggle up with your significant other.
98. Kiss atop a Ferris wheel
For whatever reason, Ferris wheels are inherently romantic. Scoot close together and enjoy the views.
99. Stay overnight at a fancy hotel and order room service
This is a perfect idea that does not require traveling far or a big time commitment.
100. Take a cocktail masterclass
Learn how to make cocktails with an experienced mixologist.
101. Renew your vows
Recommit to one another with a romantic vow renewal. Celebrate your love and the promises you made on your wedding day. Plan a party or make it a destination renewal.
102. Kiss in the rain
103. Book the Penthouse suite
104. Go skinny dipping
Make sure you have privacy. Then, have an exhilarating and romantic experience!
105. Make your significant other breakfast in bed
This is a simple gesture to your spouse that he/she will enjoy and appreciate.
106. Take a tandem bike ride together
A cute and romantic way to have adventure.
Unique Bucket List Things To Do for Couples
Add a new experience with these unique ideas for your couples bucket list.
107. Find a local volunteer opportunity
Not only will you make a difference for others, but volunteering also offers many health benefits, provides a sense of purpose, AND nurtures new and existing relationships according to the Mayo Clinic Health System
108. Learn a foreign language together
109. Take a course together
Check out your local community college for unique courses you could take together.
110. Start a side hustle
Have a shared interest that you could make money on? Start an Etsy shop, get into real estate, or start a podcast. Check out this article for more ideas for couples.
111. Have a tech free day
We spend a lot of time on our devices. Commit to putting them away for one day (or even a few hours) and connect with your significant other.
Or go all in with a social media detox together!
112. Attend a murder mystery dinner or weekend
113. Have a ‘yes’ day
Give your partner a ‘yes’ day and let him/her plan the entire day while you say ‘yes’ to everything they want to do. A yes day list should include activities you have been wanting to try or places you have been wanting to go. This is also a great gift to give your partner for a birthday!
114. Donate blood
Help someone else and save lives by donating blood together. Enjoy a sweet treat after as a reward.
115. Complete a few random acts of kindness
Be intentional and plan a few acts of kindness that you can participate in together. Buy someone coffee, help a struggling friend, pay for the meal of strangers at a restaurant, write a thank you note to the mail carrier, etc..
Best Ideas for a Long Distance Relationship
Long distance relationships take work to stay connected and involved in one another’s lives. Try these virtual couples bucket list ideas to stay connected and keep your relationship strong.
116. Virtual game night
Connect to your partner digitally with a little competition. This article offers 9 virtual games to play when you can’t be together.
117. Candlelight dinner over Zoom
Sharing a meal and good conversation can help you feel like you are together even when you aren’t. Zoom is such an easy way to connect virtually. Don’t forget to light candles to make it more romantic.
118. Play couples would you rather
Have fun and learn something about your significant other with these best would you rather couples questions.
119. Have virtual happy hour cocktails
Enjoy a virtual happy hour after work with your loved one and your favorite cocktail.
120. Cook the same meal virtually
Go through the steps of cooking the same meal together and enjoy!
121. Send a package to each other and open it at the same time.
Put items in this package that you know your significant other loves. Snacks, coffee gift cards, tea, photos, books, lotion, etc… or send a gift that is meaningful or useful.
122. Send a handwritten letter
Handwritten letters are rare. Sending a handwritten note is more time-consuming and intimate than an email or a text. Which makes them feel valuable. It shows you care and your partner will appreciate and treasure the letter.
123. Look at the moon at the same time
Step outside at the same time and look at the moon. You will feel closer together!
124. Plan a trip to see one another or organize a surprise visit
If you are in a long-distance relationship, the ultimate goal should be to see each other when possible. Make plans to see one another as much as you can.
125. Create a shared digital photo album
126. Go for a walk
Share a walk with your partner on the phone or on Facetime. You will feel more connected by doing an activity together.
These good challenges for couples and good challenge couples questions have more excellent ideas that help long-distance relationships.
Couples Summer Bucket List Ideas
The sun is out and the weather is warm. Take time to slow down and do things you will both enjoy.
127. Attend a professional sporting event
128. Attend a music festival or see your favorite band live
129. Play a round of miniature golf
130. Go to a local waterpark- Float in the lazy river and try out the slides
131. String lights on your deck and have a romantic dinner
132. Take an outdoor yoga class together
133. Visit a Farmer’s market and pick up fresh produce
134. Try out a new ice cream place
135. Attend theater in the park
136. Visit a county fair or carnival
Holiday Bucket List Ideas For Couples
Most holiday seasons are busy and the schedule is packed. But your relationship is important too! Think of one thing you and your partner can do together that is enjoyable.
137. Take a wagon ride to look at Christmas lights
138. Go to a tree farm and cut down your own tree
139. Kiss under the mistletoe
140. Go caroling
141. Make a New Year’s relationship resolution
Or set one of these great relationship goals for yourselves >>
142. Wear a couples outfit for Halloween
143. Find a local fireworks display
144. Start a new holiday tradition together
145. Serve a holiday meal at a homeless shelter
Big Relationship Bucket List Items
These are commitments that require more planning and thoughtfulness. But if you decide to move ahead with any of these items, it will be an adventure worth starting.
146. Buy a house together
147. Get married
148. Adopt a pet
149. Have a kid(s)
150. Foster a child in need (or a pet)
Also Read: 45 Special & Sweet Date Ideas Every Couple Should Have on Their Checklist
If you’re tired of going on the same cliché dinner-movie date, look no further. Here are totally awesome and unique date ideas to surprise your date with.
Let’s admit it, most of us are guilty of relying on the old-time classic dinner and a movie when it comes to going on a date. Not that there’s anything wrong with dinner and a movie… But when you’re really trying to impress your love interest, you might not want to settle for the typical dating ideas!
We’re not saying you and your partner are getting bored with dinner and a movie. But sometimes, it’s just nice to jazz things up a little bit. Step out of your comfort zone and do something fun.
Perhaps it’s time to break the mold and free yourself from obvious, store-bought romance and opt for some more unconventional date ideas that will really get your date talking!
New things keep relationships fresh and interesting, and they’re the best way to get to know your partner even better!
The importance of going on dates
Planning a date can be nerve-racking, but you’ll be thankful you put effort into doing it. Going on dates has a lot of unspoken benefits for your relationship as well as for you as a person.
First and foremost, going on dates allows you to connect with people. This type of quality time is important between people because it builds intimacy, communication skills, commitment, and reinforces the idea that you care about one another.
This is especially true for couples who are in long-term relationships. It’s expected that a couple who is always around each other falls into a routine—and this routine inevitably shifts their focus away from their significant other.
But having regular date nights breaks patterns of distraction because it allows you to focus all of your energy on your partner, not work or other responsibilities.
Another important reason you should go on dates is that you learn a lot about yourself. Communicating with new people and getting out of your comfort zone helps you grow as a person.
You learn what certain things interest you, and what doesn’t interest you. Your experience with other people can bring out characteristics you might not have known you had inside of you.
Date night ideas to try with your partner
Every couple is different, so we understand that you may feel stuck looking for the perfect date idea to impress your date.
Lucky for you, we have a range of options to choose from. Try one, two, or all of these ideas. There is a unique date idea fit for any couple!
1. Binge movies
When it comes to movie and tv dates, the possibilities really are endless. You and your date can share your favorite movies or discover new ones together!
Watch a movie that will really get you thinking. Something along the lines of Inception, Fight Club, or The Matrix can get you into a philosophical or existential debate. Or, geek out on your next movie date. Do a marathon of the Lord of the Rings or Star Wars.
Or, if you’re up for it, try out an artsy movie. Artsy movies are known for nice ambient or sensual soundtracks, which would make for some awesome background music when you want to get frisky.
2. Attend a concert
Music is very intimate, which is why going to a concert with your date makes for an amazing date night. So, find an artist playing near you to visit. Perhaps it’s a cover band that plays renditions of songs you know and love. Or maybe it’s a sensual jazz group at a bar.
Rock band in a small venue, anyone?
3. Karaoke
Liven up your usual drink date by choosing a karaoke bar instead of your usual local, under the condition that you both must commit to at least one song each or maybe even a duet!
Karaoke is a great way to either croon your way into your partner’s heart or laugh at yourselves for attempting impossible high notes.
4. Be a tourist in your town
Put aside those local restaurant menus and movie show times, and discover other interesting things that you can do with your date in your hometown!
Look for your local tourist hot spots, perhaps there’s a local art gallery or museum that you have never considered going to before?
As far as date ideas go, this one is very romantic because it requires you to think outside the box.
5. Prove that bingo isn’t just for the elderly
Although you might find yourselves to be the youngest couple in attendance, head on over to your local bingo hall for an evening of silly, kitschy fun.
Up the ante by agreeing ahead of time on how you plan to spend any winnings.
6. Board game night
You don’t have to go out to have a great night with your date. So, why not have a night in with a pile of your favorite board games, a bottle of wine, and the takeout of your choice?
To add a little more sizzle, the overall loser has to do something sexy at the end of the night. Get nostalgic and play some childhood games like Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders, or even chess.
7. Attend class together
Is there an interest that you’ve always wanted to explore more? A hobby that you wish you could master? If so, take a night class.
Many colleges offer short courses for those who are working. Squeeze into the roster and pick an interesting class to enroll in together.
8. Try a DIY project
It can be as simple as teaching each other how to work with loom bands or as complex as creating a full-on piece of functional furniture! Whatever you choose, it’ll be so romantic to have an item that you both worked hard to make together.
Just watch the noise as your neighbors may not appreciate hearing a hacksaw all night.
9. Get physical in a dance class
Exercising isn’t limited to going to the same gym every day. For something new in your routine, try a fun new workout like Zumba or Jazzercise. After all, the endorphins you release after the workout are a great prelude to a night of long-lasting loving.
Not only is dancing romantic and classy, but it leaves you with no choice but to get up close and personal with your date.
Whether you end up impressing your partner with your moves or poking fun at your own two left feet, dance classes are a great way to express yourselves and make an instant connection.
And no need to worry about studio fees. There are tons of follow-along videos on YouTube of fun and exciting exercise routines that you can try at home.
10. Get a romantic view from above
Be daring and get a whole new perspective of reality by floating up high with your date in a hot air balloon. Why? Because everything looks far more romantic from above!
For added charm, take the ride at night and perhaps bring a bottle of champagne.
11. Spontaneous dinner
Got a globe at home? Great! Give it a spin, and the first country you point to will tell you which cuisine you should try out.
Don’t have a restaurant that serves that cuisine? No worries, whip it up yourselves with some help from online tutorials!
12. Have a romantic afternoon on a river
Look for a town that provides boating facilities to the general public, pack a picnic, and have an afternoon in a row boat with your date.
In the words of Ratty from “Wind in the Willows”: “There is nothing—absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
13. Try your hand at baking
Not everyone is made to be a pastry chef. But you can’t possibly be so inept in the kitchen that both of you will botch a batch of by-the-box brownies! Give it a try. Even if the results are disastrous, you can just call it “practice.”
14. At-home cocktails
So maybe cooking and baking aren’t your thing. Then you just might have a shot in the world of liquor.
Whip up some of your favorite cocktails with your honey and see who can make a mean margarita or authentic-tasting sangria.
15. Visit a museum or an art exhibit
Whether you like classic works of art or performance art or modern art, there’s sure to be a gallery or exhibit happening somewhere in the city. Just schedule the date and save that night for an artistic adventure.
16. Chocolate tasting
Pick up some treats from a chocolatier and do the tasting in the intimate privacy of your home. Nothing beats the melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness of eating exotic chocolates with the one you love.
17. Go on an impromptu weekend away
Show your date just how romantic and spontaneous you can be by whisking them away on an unplanned trip *if your bank account allows for it*.
Head to the airport and find the cheapest flight that departs as soon as possible without any regard for the location!
Spend the weekend exploring the mystery place with your date and return just in time for work on Monday morning.
18. Country-themed date
Again, pick a random country and take your date there. But we’re not telling you to book a flight! What we mean is to turn your home into a cozy nook fit for that country.
For example, you can choose Korea and order some Korean takeout, watch Korean dramas, and maybe even dance to a few K-pop tunes.
19. Brewery tour
To impress your date with one of the best incredible date ideas and get to know them better, why don’t you visit your local brewery?
There are breweries out there that double as bars or pubs in the evening, so you can see how the good stuff is made and then taste the fruits of their labors in the evening.
Try out their special brews and you just might find your new favorite beer, together.
20. See a play
There isn’t a song called “Music of the Night” for nothing! There are lots of plays, whether independent or big-budget, that drop by the city from time to time.
There’s no excuse for not seeing some classics like Les Misérables, Hamlet, or Cats, especially if you’re trying to wow your date.
21. Get adventurous with a day of physical activity
Thinking of new and exciting date ideas? Get off the sofa and get your adrenaline pumping with a day of action-packed fun!
Seek out a local leisure center that has rock climbing and abseiling facilities, and show your partner your adventurous side.
You could also try activities such as indoor skydiving or paintballing, and really make your date one to remember.
22. Enjoy the thrill of the hunt and find some hidden treasure
Organize your own treasure hunt by hiding a gift for your date. Make them a map or leave clues that lead them to the hidden treasure. Or, you could even find a local GPS Treasure Hunting event to enjoy together.
23. Go to a sports game
Nighttime sporting events, anyone? Not all sporting events happen in broad daylight. Actually, it can be more exciting to see the game with floodlights!
This is one of those date ideas that will really get the excitement stirring. Plus, sitting on the bleachers watching a sports game with your date might remind you of old high school romances under the bleachers. Yes, use nostalgia to set the mood!
24. Reveal your mischievous side and take a “sick” day
We’re sure you can agree that you and your date need a well-deserved day off. Plan to take a cheeky sickie on the same day, and spend some time together.
Whatever you choose to do, knowing that you would ordinarily be at work makes it so much more fun!
25. Do a good deed together
Nothing feels better than doing something kind for others, especially those who are in need. Why not suggest that you spend your date volunteering at your local soup kitchen or pet rescue center?
Not only will you prove to your date how kind and thoughtful you can be, but doing charitable acts can also help strengthen your bond as a couple.
26. Do some night photography
Natural light may be great for portraits, but having an evening pictorial is not only more dramatic, but it can also be more elegant.
Posing beneath a streetlamp or taking a long exposure shot of the city lights can bring about wonderful effects.
27. Reveal your inner child and go on a playdate
When was the last time you flew a kite or climbed a tree? For this date idea, it’s time to get nostalgic with your date!
Head out into the countryside and reveal your playful side. From building forts to playing hopscotch, you’ve got endless play date ideas to choose from! Also, the more grass stains, the better!
28. Take a random train ride
Take the late train and go someplace you’ve never been to in the city. Just make sure you pack a map and pick a place that’s relatively safe for tourists.
Out of all the date ideas we could offer, this one could reveal the most excitement in a romantically spontaneous way!
29. Commemorate your date with a time capsule
Fill a box full of as much memorabilia from your day or evening together as possible, whether they’re dinner receipts, film tickets, an art gallery brochure, or a wine cork.
Add a note to your future selves and a snapshot of both of you together. Bury the box in a specific location, and make a commitment to open the capsule together on a set date in the future.
30. Go on a little road trip
With a car, you can explore even more romantic spots within your city. You can see your city from atop a hill or wander off into the bay for a really romantic date. Pack a few sandwiches and a bottle of wine, and you’re all set!
31. Go to a theme park
You’ll never run out of things to do at a theme park! If neither of you are daredevils, that’s what the carousel and bump cars are for.
But if you love heights and speed, then get on the highest rollercoaster they’ve got!
32. Take a cheeky test drive in a car you can’t afford
Just because you don’t make six figures doesn’t mean you can’t give your date a quick taste of the high life! Get dressed up to the nines and head to the most expensive car dealership you can find with your beau.
Take a good look around, pick out the car of your dreams, and shamelessly take it for a test drive with no intention of making a purchase!
33. A romantic bath
Not everyone is a fan of leaving the house for dates. So, to keep the romance alive, use some sensual bath salts, candles, and flower petals in the bath.
No one will be able to resist that after a long tiring day at work!
34. Make a date for breakfast rather than dinner
Instead of your standard dinner date, why not set your alarm and rise early for a breakfast date? Pack a picnic of delicious breakfast goods and head to a perfect spot to watch the sunrise with your beau. Having your first meal with your partner is definitely a great way to start the day!
35. Restaurant hop
You’ve heard of bar hopping, but have you tried restaurant hopping? For each course of your meal, choose a different restaurant to visit and make a date out of it!
One restaurant for appetizers, the next for a light meal, another for another meal, and another for dessert. You can add as many or as few restaurants to your hopping adventures as you choose, it’s your date after all!
36. Explore the countryside by bike
If you’re looking for a romantic time, then hop on your bicycles and go on a romantic bike ride in the countryside. Better yet, rent yourselves a tandem!
Head to your local pick-your-own fruit farm and feast on your pickings together before heading home. Isn’t that just so romantic?
37. Take a fun trip to a nearby farm
Play the country bumpkin and the milkmaid for a day by heading to a farm to experience the fresh countryside air.
Try your hand at milking cows or riding a tractor. You’ll end up sweaty and grimy at the end of the day, but it will all be for fun!
38. Discover who has the best cooking skills by having a “bake-off”
Baking is already pretty fun but why not make it even better by adding a little competition? Go head-to-head under a time limit to see who can bake the best cupcakes, cookies, or brownies, and reward yourselves afterward by feasting on your delicious homemade treats.
39. Sensual bucket lists
Different from a regular bucket list, a sensual bucket list might be the key to a passionate date night.
List down your sensual bucket list. Each of you can write them down, and then you can compare notes later.
If you’ve got items on your list that match your partner’s, then you know what to do on your next date night.
40. Have a casino night
Why go to the casino when you can plan a casino date night in the comfort of your own home? Serve appetizers and get your poker face on. You and your date can play cards and make innocent bets on them.
This is a date idea you can bring into the bedroom as well, there are plenty of sexy card or dice games for couples to get the bedroom steamy.
41. Sexy games
Play with a pair of sexy dice that will tell you where to lick, suck, kiss, and fondle your partner. These are available at almost any party favor shop. And while you’re there, you can pick up a few other games too!
42. Build a campfire
If you want to plan a date that your lover will never forget, then bring your date outdoors with a campfire. This is the perfect opportunity to bring out blankets, pillows, and marshmallows. Enjoy the stars and tasty treats with your date with this intimate date idea.
43. Play hide ‘n seek
You have to admit, hide ‘n seek is such an exciting game to play when you’re a kid… And it’s still fun to play as an adult!
So bring out your inner child and play it on a date! You’ll be surprised at how much fun you and your date have together laughing over this date idea.
44. Go antique hunting
If there’s one place you’ll never be bored at, it’s an antique store. Because of this, antique hunting is one of the best unique date ideas.
Spend time laughing with your date and exploring all things antique stores have to offer. You’ll never run out of things to say as you explore so many previously-loved items!
45. Read to each other
If you’re looking for an intimate and cozy date idea, try a reading date. Pick a good book and read it aloud to your date. You’d be surprised at how sweet this date can be.
If you’re a shy public reader, you both can read your own books. Sitting in the comfort of your date’s presence while entranced in a book is more romantic than it sounds. When you’re done reading, you can share and discuss your thoughts with each other.
With these unique date ideas, you’re sure to impress your date. A fun-filled date with your partner doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. With our list, you’ll never run out of exciting new things to try and enjoy!
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If you’re seeking words to express the inexpressible, check out these romantic, humorous, and heartfelt love sayings!
“Love conquers all.” Now, that’s a love saying we’ve all heard, seen, or maybe even graffiti-ed on the back of a notebook during a particularly dreamy class. But have you ever stopped and wondered why these words resonate so much? You’re not alone.
You see, love sayings aren’t just some poetic mumbo jumbo we dish out on Valentine’s cards or use as Instagram captions. Nope, they’ve got roots—deep psychological roots. And let’s face it, when it comes to love sayings, whether they’re dripping with romance or oozing with humor, we’ve got you covered. Stick around, because we’re about to delve into what makes these catchy phrases tick, right from the caverns of our minds to the chambers of our hearts.
Why Love Sayings Stick
Ever caught yourself randomly humming a tune or repeating a phrase you heard just once? Yeah, that’s your brain doing its thing. But let’s talk specifically about love sayings here. Why do they become like that catchy song that plays on a loop in your head? We’ll tell you why—psychology’s got answers!
1. Emotional valence: The feel-good factor
So, let’s dive into a term called emotional valence. In regular human speak, that’s basically how much something makes you feel good or bad. Love sayings usually pack a punch of positive emotional valence. They make us feel warm and fuzzy, and our brains LOVE that. No wonder we remember them!
2. Semantic priming: Your brain’s shortcut
Up next on the psychology runway is semantic priming. Think of it as your brain’s version of autocomplete. When you hear the word “love,” your brain is primed—get it?—to think about related terms, experiences, and, you guessed it, love sayings.
They’re like the friends who show up uninvited but are so fun you’re glad they did.
3. Why love sayings are so sticky
Combine emotional valence and semantic priming, and what do you get? A mental glue that makes love sayings stick in your noggin. Whether they’re sentimental, inspirational, or even humorous, love sayings have a way of lodging themselves in your memory bank, earning VIP status.
4. The linguistics of love
Oh, and let’s not forget about how the language we use can shape our thoughts and feelings about love. Ever heard of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? It basically says that language can shape how we perceive and experience the world, including love. Love sayings could be feeding you little bites of wisdom or humor that shape how you view relationships.
Romantic Love Sayings
Before we venture into the world of wisecracks and self-love anthems, let’s start with the basics—the gooey, dreamy, heart-fluttering world of romantic love sayings. You know, the phrases that could very well serve as the soundtrack to your own rom-com.
Now, before we jump into the list, let’s introduce a term that sounds like it’s straight out of a spellbook: Limerence. No, it’s not a Harry Potter spell. Limerence is that intense emotional state you experience when you’re head over heels for someone. It’s that “can’t eat, can’t sleep” sort of love.
And guess what? This infatuation cocktail is what many romantic love sayings are trying to encapsulate. So when you read these sayings, it’s like a shot of limerence, sans the heartache. Ready for it?
1. “You complete me.”
2. “You had me at hello.”
3. “My heart is, and always will be, yours.”
4. “If I know what love is, it’s because of you.”
5. “You’re my favorite notification to wake up to.”
6. “I’m much more me when I’m with you.”
7. “You’re my favorite hello and my hardest goodbye.
8. “If loving you is wrong, I don’t want to be right.”
9. “You’re the peanut butter to my jelly.”
10. “You light up my life.”
11. “You make my heart skip a beat.”
12. “You’re my end and my beginning.”
13. “I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.”
14. “In a sea of people, my eyes will always search for you.”
15. “I still fall for you every day.”
16. “Love is an understatement. You’re my everything.”
17. “You’re the missing piece I’ve been trying to find.”
18. “I love you to the moon and back.”
19. “You are my sunshine on a cloudy day.”
20. “You make me believe in soulmates.”
21. “You’re my dream come true.”
22. “You’re the reason I believe in love at first sight.”
Long-term Love Sayings
So, you’ve moved past the butterflies-in-your-stomach phase and entered the comfy, ‘let’s-wear-matching-socks’ stage. If you’re looking for sayings that capture this everlasting love, then you’re in the right place.
Remember Robert Sternberg and his Triangular Theory of Love? It’s a model that outlines different types of love, one of them being “companionate love.” This type of love is rich in intimacy and commitment but not necessarily spiced up with passion. It’s like having a lifelong friendship with someone you can’t imagine living without. And that’s exactly what these long-term love sayings are all about!
1. “You’re my forever and always.”
2. “Love is a journey, and I’m glad we’re traveling together.”
3. “With you, I’m home.”
4. “In you, I’ve found my love, my partner, my best friend.”
5. “Growing old with you is my favorite adventure.”
6. “I love you, not just for who you are but for who I am when I’m with you.”
7. “Love isn’t about the time, it’s about the person.”
8. “We may not have it all together, but together we have it all.”
9. “You’re my today and all of my tomorrows.”
10. “I’d find you and I’d choose you, in any lifetime.”
11. “Forever is a long time, but I wouldn’t mind spending it by your side.
12. “I choose you. And I’ll choose you over and over.”
13. “I’ve loved you once, I love you still, always have, always will.”
14. “Love doesn’t make the world go ’round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”
15. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”
16. “Your love is my anchor through all life’s storms.”
17. “Hand in hand, heart to heart, our love journey never ends.”
18. “You make the mundane magical.”
19. “In a lifetime full of changes, you’re my one constant.”
20. “We’re not perfect, but we’re perfect for each other.”
21. “I didn’t marry you so I could live with you. I married you because I can’t live without you.” [Read: Happily ever after – the psychological benefits of marriage and commitment]
22. “Love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a daily choice.”
23. “We’re a team. Whatever you lack, I got you.”
24. “You’re not just my love, you’re my greatest ally.”
25. “I can’t promise to fix all your problems, but I can promise you won’t face them alone.”
Unrequited Love Sayings
While tales of everlasting love warm our hearts, stories of unrequited love—where feelings are not reciprocated—can often touch us just as deeply. It’s the kind of love that poets, songwriters, and playwrights have been penning down for ages, mostly because it’s painfully relatable.
Ah, psychology never disappoints! When it comes to unrequited love, negative reinforcement comes into play. It’s not as sinister as it sounds. This term describes the process where avoiding or ending a painful experience gives us a sense of relief.
So, when love isn’t reciprocated, we may find ourselves going back and forth, torn between hope and disappointment. The rollercoaster can be addictive, giving us small rewards—like a text back or a smile—that make the heartache seem worthwhile. It’s cruel but true.
1. “Loving you is like chasing a star—beautiful but always out of reach.”
2. “Unrequited love is the silent echo of a dissonant chord.”
3. “Your name is my favorite word that you’ll never hear me say.”
4. “My heart is a library that only you have borrowed from.”
5. “In another life, you loved me back.”
6. “Your indifference is the ghost that haunts me.”
7. “I was yours before I knew, and you have never been mine.”
8. “I love you enough for the both of us.”
9. “I’m the keeper of words you never heard.”
10. “You’re the reason why ‘almost’ is my least favorite word.”
11. “Your absence is a presence that never leaves.”
12. “I’m the artist and you’re the muse, but you’re too busy to notice the art.”
13. “The heart wants what it can’t have.”
14. “Your ‘no’ is the cruelest poem ever recited.”
15. “I’m in love with the idea of you.”
16. “You are the ‘if only’ in my life’s tragic narrative.”
17. “I’m building sandcastles for a tide you control.”
18. “I wish you knew how much room you occupy in my thoughts.”
19. “You’re my favorite what-if.”
20. “To you, I’m a chapter. To me, you’re the book.”
21. “I’m tired of collecting pieces of you in other people.”
22. “Our non-existent love story is my favorite fairytale.”
23. “Your silence is my least favorite sound.”
24. “My heart writes letters you’ll never read.”
25. “In my dreams, you’re mine; in my life, you’re a dream.”
Self-Love Sayings
So you’ve loved, you’ve lost, and maybe even loved again. But let’s pause for a moment and consider the most enduring relationship you’ll ever have: the one with yourself.
Ever heard of the self-determination theory? No, it’s not about being rebelliously independent or refusing to ask for directions. Developed by psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, this theory talks about innate psychological needs like competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Self-love taps right into these, bolstering your psychological well-being.
1. “I am my own hero in the story of my life.”
2., “Loving myself is my own happily ever after.”
3. “Be your own sunshine on cloudy days.”
4. “I am deserving of the love I give to others.”
5. “I am a work in progress, and that’s perfectly okay.”
6. “My worth isn’t defined by someone else’s scale.”
7. “In a world telling you to be someone else, be unapologetically you.”
8. “I won’t let anyone dim my light.”
9. “My happiness starts with ‘Me,’ not ‘You.’”
10. “You, yourself, as much as anyone else, deserve your own love and affection.”
11. “Self-love isn’t selfish; it’s self-preservation.”
12. “I choose me, every single time.”
13. “I am not a drop in the ocean; I am the entire ocean in a drop.”
14. “The bravest thing I ever did was loving myself.”
15. “My self-worth is non-negotiable.”
16. “I am a masterpiece learning to appreciate each stroke.”
17. “Don’t just be good to others, be good to yourself too.”
18. “I am not what happened to me; I am what I choose to become.”
19. “The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.”
20. “In loving myself, I find the courage to be vulnerable.”
21. “I stand tall in the face of self-doubt.”
22. “Fall in love with taking care of yourself.”
23. “I am strong, resilient, and full of potential.”
24. “I give myself the same love and attention that I offer to others.”
25. “In the end, I am the one who’ll always be there for me.”
Humorous Love Sayings
Love’s not always roses and rainbows; sometimes it’s laundry and forgetting to take out the trash. As the saying goes, “Love is grand; divorce is at least 20 grand.” So, why not have a laugh about it?
Ever wondered why something tickles your funny bone? Enter the incongruity theory of humor. This theory suggests that humor arises when there’s an inconsistency between what people expect to happen and what actually occurs. Love often defies expectations *sometimes spectacularly so*, which is why injecting humor into love sayings can be so delightfully captivating.
1. “Love is blind, and marriage is the eye-opener.”
2. “You stole my heart, but I’ll let you keep it.”
3. “Marriage is when a man and woman become one. The trouble starts when they try to decide which one.”
4. “I love you more than coffee, but please don’t make me prove it.”
5. “Love is like Pi: natural, irrational, and very important.”
6. “You’re the cheese to my macaroni.”
7. “Love is being stupid together.”
8. “Roses are red, I’m going to bed.”
9. “I love you even when I’m angry.”
10. “My wife and I were happy for 20 years—then we met.”
11. “Love is a two-way street constantly under construction.”
12. “You’re my favorite reason to lose sleep.”
13. “Love is sharing your popcorn.”
14. “I vow to still grab your butt when you’re old and wrinkly.”
15. “I love you more than there are stars in the sky and fish in the sea. And that’s a lot.”
16. “I’m yours, no refunds.”
17. “Love is like a fart. If you have to force it, it’s probably crap.”
18. “Together, we’re a hot mess. And I love it.”
19. “I love you almost as much as I love myself.”
20. “I like you more than I like naps.”
21. “You’re the reason I look down at my phone and smile. And then walk into a pole.”
22. “Love is telling someone to go to hell and worrying about them getting there.”
23. “You had me at ‘leave me alone.’”
24. “I love you enough to irritate hundreds of people on the internet for you.”
Love Sayings Have the Power to Encapsulate All Our Complex Feelings
So, we’ve unpacked a lot here, from the magnetic pull of romantic love to the pang of unrequited love, the steadiness of long-term love, the power of self-love, and even love’s funnier moments. But why should we care about the psychology behind these love sayings?
Understanding the psychology at play—from emotional valence to semantic priming, limerence, self-determination theory, and even incongruity theory—doesn’t just give us fun party conversation topics. It adds a layer of depth to our experiences with love. It’s like flipping over a beautiful painting and reading the artist’s notes—you appreciate the art in a whole new way. You understand the ‘why’ behind the ‘what,’ and that knowledge can make the experience of love more meaningful and impactful.
In a world full of fleeting moments and short attention spans, love sayings have the power to encapsulate complex feelings and psychological dynamics in a way that’s immediate and lasting. So, the next time you hear or read one of these love sayings, you’ll be able to appreciate not just its surface charm, but also the deep psychological currents flowing beneath.
To wrap it all up in the spirit of love sayings, here’s one that captures the essence of this article: “Love is the closest thing we have to magic, but understanding its psychology is the closest thing we have to mastery.”
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