Maybe you have a couple of hours to get away from family for Thanksgiving weekend. Or maybe you're already alone anyway. How about a date? We love dating, as you can probably tell. We really recommend dating your spouse. Why? It improves your relationship with your spouse! It's one of the 5 pillars of an amazing sexual relationship. If you're like me, you sometimes have no idea what to do during date night and end up doing the same things over and over. That's totally understandable. That's why we'll always have 'dating for couples' ideas for you--our readers! GetLusty for Couples' staff writer Crimson Love reports.
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We gave you ideas on how to improve your dates. We thought it only fair if we gave you some fun date ideas to spice things up and keep it interesting. Let us present to you seven fun date ideas to try with your honey.
#1 Dance class
Dancing ups your endorphins and gets your blood pumping. No need to fret if you don't have rhythm. It's all for fun and you're not training to be a professional dancer. Take a Latin dance class, hip hop or even a ballroom dance class. In Chicago, Dance Center Chicago has different styles of drop-in classes Nov 28, Dec 5 and Dec 12. It will be an excuse to get close and physical with your lover. The best part is that whatever moves you learn, you can use later during a night out.
We'll have more ideas and recommendations for dancing classes for couples in Chicago soon!
#2 Sporting/workout date
Workout dates are great because not only are you encouraging each other to be healthy but you are also bonding. When planning this date pick physical activities that are couple friendly to start off with like, jogging, tennis or time in the gym.
For lunch you can pack a healthy picnic lunch for the both of you or go to a restaurant that is waistline friendly. After lunch do one more activity like yoga or meditation in order to relax together. When the day is done you can end it with some frisky business a la couple's shower (AKA at home). We have several ideas how to make shower sex less awkward. Aren't you a member of a gym, yet? Our favorite is LA Fitness, but that's because it's across the country and the rates are reasonable. Depending on your needs (are you looking for a fancier gym? spa facilities?), would affect your decision.
#3 Sexual fantasy
Have you tried a doctor fantasy? Or maybe a construction worker fantasy? For this, I recommend making an entire day out of it. On this day allow yourselves to play out some of your sexual fantasies together. Make a promise to each other to spend the entire day naked together (it's Naked November, why not?. This kind of day is not something to be taken lightly. It requires honesty, privacy, and a dedication to the intimate journey you and your lover will embark on. Also, check out our several articles on 50 Shades-inspired fantasies and even more fantasies ideas.
#4 Future fantasy
Future fantasy day is about playing out life fantasies you both share. For example, if you and your lover live together, take a day to look at houses together. After that, go to a paint/hardware store and look at paint colors. Then head to a furniture store and check out furniture, lighting fixtures and window treatments. Fantasize about what the next step of your lives together may be. I will caution you in saying that this isn't for everyone and if it's not, that is completely okay. Otherwise, you can always stick to sexual fantasies.
#5 Themed date
Don't be afraid to get silly and creative with your themed dates. Pick a theme like food or literature and plan an entire day (or however much time your schedule will allow) based on that theme. Maybe even your honeymoon? You could even dress in costume. Hello, costume party. When was the last time you got really silly, anyway? It's a fabulous time. You get to be someone else for the night.
If it's food, go to a restaurant you haven't tried before for lunch. Then enroll in a cooking class and use those new skills later on when you make dinner together. If it's literature, do a themed lunch based on a favorite book, then go to a book reading or read together in the park. For dinner, you could plan a dinner scene based on a romantic scene in a book. The possibilities for themed dates are endless and very fun.
Making sure that your dates don't get boring and stagnant can be very tricky. Take some of our ideas into consideration and get some of that spark back!
This is a guest post by GetLusty's staff writer Crimson Love. Crimson is our resident fetish expert. If you don't see Crimson out dining with her adoring boyfriend, you'll find her reading books on innovation or finance. Crimson is currently finishing off her Bachelor's. She's passionate about food, photography, music and especially sex! And she's not afraid to talk about it. With everyone! Have story ideas? Get in touch with Crimson Love at reply@getlusty.com.
