I’m one of those guys that does the arcade 1st date type thing. It just so happens the arcade is part of a bowling alley so one of the first date nights I had with Nicole was a double-whammy! Between games we’d dip into the arcade area which had a dozen pinball machines and some classic…

My girlfriend and I try to do something special every Valentine’s Day. Sometimes it’s staying in and doing a romantic date night at home. Other times it’s a night out on the town. One of our most memorable was simply trying to make crafts for another — something unique from each of us. We wanted…

Fixing dinner, washing dishes, planning for the next day, updating to-do list- we slump into bed at the end of a hectic day. Amidst all these planning and keeping updates, when do couples find time to talk? That’s why we need date night conversation starters to bring back the mojo in love life and keep…

You know those lounge days when there’s not much to do and there aren’t obligations? The lazy days you spend laying around, not worrying about work the next day. Those are the quiet days perfect for hours with an adult coloring book. A coloring date night is exactly as it sounds: Nicole loves coloring, she…

If you type “Dinner and a Movie Date” into Google one of the first results is a blog about why this date is a bad idea. I say nonsense! The main arguments are that A) it’s a big time commitment, B) it’s expensive, and C) you don’t have time to “connect”. I can’t help but…

Sometimes staying in to watch some Netflix is the best kind of date night. Hey, it saves some money and you can lounge around in pajamas while stuffing your face with junk food. Spending the whole afternoon binge-watching Netflix series with your lovey dovey doesn’t sound too bad, right? But… which show do you choose?…

You’ve probably seen one of those cute date night jars on Pinterest or Facebook. You know the ones… where it has little popsicle sticks with date night ideas jotted down on them and stuff. It’s a great, little idea for couples that are a bit indecisive. If you’ve never made a jar for date nights then this…

Fandango lets you order movie tickets online and through their app. They’re generally easy to use but they’ve definitely have their fair share of complaints. You can find all the basic info about movies from their site/app including showtimes and features. Plus, you can basically skip the line because you’d have the ticket on-hand when…

Does setting goals for a healthy relationship truly work or is it another hogwash thing they’re trying to sell as Valentine’s Day gets near? Nicole and I have a lot of couple / relationship goals for 2024. The biggest of these involve traveling, saving money, and spending more quality time with another (finding work/life balance,…

Nicole and I love drive-in date night. What other activity lets you cuddle-up under the stars, enjoy a double feature, and chow on an awesome variety of concession stand food? Plus, there’s an ambiance you don’t get at movie theaters – it feels like a classic, a date night from a bygone era. There are…