When people get married, they often forget to take care of the romance and struggle to feel the same intensity of love and devotion they used to feel. Perhaps that’s why almost 50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. If you want to keep your home life romantic and engaging, here’s how you can plan regular romantic dates.
Make Reservations Ahead of Time
Have you ever tried to create a romantic date only to find that everything you want to do is unavailable because you didn’t make reservations? Never make that mistake again: always call ahead as early as possible and set reservations well in advance. Call each place you plan on visiting during your dates, such as theaters or restaurants, and ask about what reservations they accept. Some may request reservations on the same day, while others take them weeks early.
Do Something They Want to Do
There’s nothing that says I love you quite like doing something that your spouse likes that you may not enjoy. Planning a romantic date that centers on their interests is a good way of not only showing them you care but potentially opening you up to these new experiences as well. For example, if they love musicals or similar performances, plan a trip to see their favorite show. This could include Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit, The Phantom of the Opera. This show is the longest-running Broadway musical of all time with 10,000 performances, meaning you should find tickets reasonably easily.
Be Willing to Spend a Little Money
Before you leave home, make sure you know how much money you can spend during your romantic date. It’s essential to spend money on a sumptuous dinner and other activities, such as shopping, going for horse rides in a park, or unique and romantic situations. Of course, pay attention to your budget and avoid spending more money than you can afford. But try to create a romantic date that genuinely feels special by paying a little more than you may have typically done.
Pay Attention to the Little Things
Your spouse wants everything to go perfectly on your date, so pay attention to the little things. Dress up in nice and clean clothes that look great on you. Hold their hand through the night, give them kisses, and touch them occasionally to let them know that you’re thinking about them. However, you can also pay attention to things like the restaurant you visit, the music you listen to on the radio, the routes you take when driving for your date, and much more. Plan everything ahead of time and do what you can to stick to that plan. Your spouse will love you for it.
Take Care of Them When You’re Done
After your date is over, and you’re coming back to your house, you can still take care of your spouse to make the romance linger. Don’t just change into your pajamas and watch TV or go to bed. Give each other massages, enjoy some wine, or relax in your hot tub together before going to bed. When you go to bed, you can either end the night together physically or simply talk about the night and how much you love each other. The choice is yours and will depend on how you and your spouse plan your sexual experiences and energy levels after your big date.
When you take care of your spouse in this way after you get home, you put an exclamation point on your date that will make it more memorable and exciting. How often do you need these romantic dates? Is once a week overkill? Will once a month be too infrequent? It all depends on your relationship and your partner.
