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Go to class

Invite your half to . There, under the supervision of an experienced instructor, have a sparring session with sabers or swords. It's unconventional, original and fun. And the main thing is that both of you will remember it for a long time. If you like it, you can continue the lesson and buy a permanent subscription.

Go : Latin American, Oriental, or Retro. One hour of salsa or pachanga class is fun and good for muscle tone. In addition, after active exercise you will get hungry and you can continue your date in a cafe for a delicious dinner.

Invite your girlfriend to a dance lesson. It's fun and enjoyable. Photo: thinkstockphotos.com

Is your loved one interested in creativity and art? Then invite her to a studio-workshop, for example, to a master class on drawing a portrait or cartoon. And don’t worry if you got a solid C in drawing at school - a professional artist will help you and tell you what and how to do.

Don't like to draw? Take up pottery or silk and glass painting, and sign up for real Belgian chocolate. You can go to a master class on decorating carnival masks, led by an experienced decorator.

You can go to a pottery master class. Photo: thinkstockphotos.com

Go to nature

If the weather permits, take a boat ride along the Moscow River. A two-hour walk will allow you to get to know each other better, chat about different topics and admire the beautiful historical buildings of the city. At any time you can go down to the ship’s restaurant and order a light dinner.

A great idea for a first date. Just check with your chosen one in advance whether she has any fear of these animals, otherwise your date may end before it even begins. If she shares your love for horses, feel free to invite her and go for a ride.

Your companion will truly appreciate a riding lesson. Photo: thinkstockphotos.com

Picnic by a lake or pond in a city park. All you need is a blanket, a basket with delicious food and drinks, a blanket - if your lady gets cold. You can take with you a book or album with interesting photographs. You can arrange it with barbecue and drinks, but this is only if you have already known each other for at least a few days.

Any girl will love a romantic dinner on the roof of a house. Photo: thinkstockphotos.com

Romantic - an unusual but interesting date. You can set the table in advance, put candles, or invite musicians. You can do without them by turning on a disc with your favorite romantic melodies. Be sure to take blankets with you to the roof, there is a strong wind at altitude, make sure that your loved one does not catch a cold after such an extreme event.

If you like active recreation, organize a romantic date on bicycles! They can be easily rented. The main thing is to lay out a competent route so that along the way you can relax on a bench near the park, or go to some cafe and have a snack. You should not drive non-stop, so as not to get tired out of habit.

But what to do if, of all types of recreation, you both prefer rollerblading? And great! There are now several rental points operating in the city, and there are excellent roller skating tracks in the parks and embankments. It is better to drive on special paths to minimize the likelihood of accidents. In any case, take a helmet and protection for your hands and feet.

Feel like a gourmet

Go to a restaurant, but not an ordinary one, but one where you first need to prepare the dish yourself under the guidance of the restaurant’s chef. Your choice: steak or fish, salad or first course, even desserts and drinks. By the way, this is a good way to get to know each other better and test each other’s culinary abilities.

Find the child in you

The Museum of Optical Illusions is a great option for a first date. Especially for those who like to take pictures and selfies. The museum's halls feature more than a hundred interactive installations that can be photographed. Sail on the Titanic to escape sharks and alligators. Walk on the moon or climb a tall tower. Such a date will leave a lasting impression and will also add funny pictures to your album.

Become a magician

If you are fascinated by Tarot cards, fortune-telling and predictions, go to a magic session. You will be able to learn about your past and future, find out if you are suitable for each other and what lies ahead for you. The Master of Occult Sciences will also tell you a lot of interesting things about stones and cards.

Date at a museum (at an exhibition, in an art gallery). Cultural growth, a topic for conversation, something to tell your friends - you’ll catch three birds with one stone.
A long walk in an unknown direction. If you get lost, it will be the two of you. Plus, it's an adventure.
Go to a coffee shop instead of a bar. This is not so hackneyed, and besides, not a single malicious coffee lover will bother you, breathing the aroma of mocha and cinnamon in your face. And he won’t start a fight with your boyfriend because he allegedly pushed him and spilled his cappuccino.
Picnic. A good old picnic with a basket of delicious food and a plaid blanket.
Go pick strawberries. There is something uniquely touching about this. (Even if the idea remains only words, go up to the girl and say: “I’ve been wanting to ask you for a long time... Would you like to pick strawberries with me?” - this will be remembered for a long time).
Go horseback riding. This is just an illustration from an English romance novel.
Take a ceramics class. Romantic, like in the movie Phantom.
Take an art lesson. Then you can repeat the scene from Titanic (or just smear paint on each other).
Fly a kite. It’s always fun to remember your childhood, and besides, you will become heroes in the courtyard: everyone will come running to see such an idea.
Play badminton. Great game, an undeservedly forgotten hit of the 80s. Bonus: You can moan seductively every time your racket hits the shuttle, just like the famous tennis players.
Go to the theater otherwise it’s all cinema and cinema.
Go to a hookah bar imagine yourself as participants in an oriental fairy tale.
Sit in the back seat of the car and start kissing passionately. It's a Hollywood classic for teenagers - and if you're an adult, why should that bother you?
Enter an abandoned haunted house. Scary? It brings us closer together.
Go observe the habits of a robin in the wild. If you get bored, just make love.
Get busy preparing a complex dish for dinner - with four hands. Even if you don't get the duck stuffed with hares and baked apples, you'll still have fun.
Go to the zoo. Yes, I feel sorry for the animals, but they are so cute! And where would we be without cotton candy? Terribly tasteless, but fun.
Circus. When was the last time you went to the circus?
Go to a bookstore(“What? How could you not read this book?”) or to a music store(“What? How could you not have heard this band?”).
Go to the botanical garden. Magical smells and the setting of the Fall.
Play board games. You can undress.
Take a ride in a hot air balloon(Just be careful not to fly to the Emerald City).
Play paintball or airsoft. What could be better than getting hit in the forehead with orange paint or a plastic ball from the object of your romantic crush.
Go rollerblading. You fall, he catches you... A great reason for a hug!
Visit an amusement park. This is the simplest, most straightforward and safe way for a couple of city dwellers to share the vaunted rush of adrenaline.
Go to a furniture store to lie on the sofas and armchairs. An unbought sofa is always softer.
Paint each other with face painting. No face painting? Take gouache.
Enjoy the sunset. Or at dawn.
Enjoy the fireworks. Or make your own fireworks display. Or watch firefighters at work.
Go to a nudist beach. As they say, see people and show yourself.
Go on a couples date. Invite a friend to join you, select any of these options - and the number of options will immediately double!

If you are again thinking about what you can do together and how to diversify your life, choose a date idea that you like. Here are my recommendations on this topic:

Dinner or cinema

Pizzeria: Ask him to cut a slice of his favorite pizza into a heart shape.
A bar with live music is a great alternative to a movie.
Choose your favorite show program or series, and let regular viewing of the new season become a reason for a new meeting.
Night watching movies in the cinema.
Dinner and star show at the planetarium... Very romantic.
Tea for two in a restaurant (afternoon tea in expensive restaurants can be found at very affordable prices).
Take a car ride to interesting places in the city.

Secrets of temptation

Choose the sexiest outfit and go to a trendy bar.
Bubble bath for two. Candles. Champagne. Anything else you need to add?
Shrimp are considered aphrodosiacs. Make them for dinner.
Dinner on the beach with the sound of the surf.
Order fondue, watch a French movie, and let it all end with a French kiss.
Jazz? Go to a jazz concert or listen to Casandra Wilson's CDs.
Prepare different canapés and feed each other by hand.
Have a masquerade party. Dress up as different characters and take several photos in a new look.

Date at home

Take turns singing old karaoke songs.
Play Twister.
Have a picnic in the yard: cheese, croissants, chocolate and wine.
Is it too cold outside? Lay a tablecloth on the floor in your room :)
Record the message to future generations on disk and post it on the Internet.
Announce an evening of unusual cocktails. Exotic recipes can be found on the Internet.
Invest in a bread machine and experiment with your favorite recipes.
Do crossword puzzles.
Organize a board game tournament.
Organize a romantic evening by candlelight.
Make a dream map by cutting out pictures from old magazines.
Plant a flower or tree together.

Budget dates

Go on a tour of a museum.
Buy a coupon and go for a massage together.
Go cycling or rollerblading in the park.
Go to the playground and play basketball.
Have fun at the amusement park.
Visit the city fair.
Organize a reading club in a cozy cafe.
At sunset, explore the city from a vantage point.
Find a bridge of love in your city and walk along it.
Visit the botanical garden.
Go outside the city and lie on the grass, watching the starry sky.
Take part in a charity event.

Creative dates

Arrange a viewing of your dream home.
Paint the cups with paints.
Take a photo of your aura.
Play with the flying kite.
Sign up for massage classes.
Buy a remote control plane and go to the park.
Go on a one-day mushroom hunting trip.
Try extreme rock climbing on an artificial wall at a tourist club.
Go ice skating.
Give each other new hairstyles.
Go on a photo shoot for two and hang your favorite photos on the wall.
Play frisbee.
Try horse riding.
Go bowling.

Mini dates

Throw a coin into the fountain and make a wish.
Write a poem together.
Stop by your favorite bakery.
Feed the swans or ducks.
Kiss each other while riding in the elevator.
Watch the sunrise.
Have a 3 hour make out session.
Do couples yoga.

Dating for a man's taste

Give her a lecture about football and go to the match with friends.
Take a test drive of a sports car.
Take a ride in an off-road vehicle.
Visit a sports bar and support your favorite team.
Go to the gym together.
Have a picnic and treat all your friends to burgers.
Play paintball.
Go to a bar for beer and billiards.
Take an oriental wrestling class.
Go to the casino.
Prepare a barbecue.

Privacy

Book a 2-hour spa treatment.
Spontaneously buy tickets and go to a new city.
Go to a monastery, church or temple and listen to the silence.

Adventures

Find some binoculars and go bird watching in nature.
Take a ride in a hot air balloon.
Have a health day and swim in the pool.
Rent an expensive car and drive around the city.
Go to the aquarium.
Take a boat or catamaran ride.
Take an excursion into the open ocean and watch the dolphins.
Has the first snow fallen? Make a snowman.
Take a walk along the beach.

Cultural events

Visit an art gallery.
Get moving: learn to dance a swing, tango or waltz.
Sign up for an acting course.
Go through the casting and play as an extra in a commercial.
Find out about wine tasting. Sometimes they are held for free :)
And the same goes for cheese tasting.
Get dressed and go to the theater or opera.
Admire the stars together at the planetarium.

Nostalgia

Make a collage of photos of the most exciting events.
Study children's photo albums and learn more about each other's life stories.
Print the T-shirt with the name of your favorite musical group.
Sign up for a tour of the city's historical sites.
Write down your most vivid memories and seal them in a bottle that you will open in 10 years.

And remember that this list can be continued indefinitely. Our imagination knows no limits.

Be yourself,
Love Carrot

The best way to cheer up or get rid of depression caused by everyday adversities or problems at work is a romantic date prepared just for the two of you.

Fortunately, if you really want to, you can plan interesting leisure activities on a modest budget. Let's figure out how to please your loved one and organize leisure time so that the memories of the time spent together warm your soul for as long as possible.

Much depends on the time of year: outdoor recreation will be interesting for lovers in the summer months; in winter, many try to visit the skating rink. It is important to take into account your partner’s temperament: calm people are unlikely to appreciate it if you plan a date on the attractions, and active lovers will be bored lying in a hammock and listening to the birds.

If you are used to social leisure, it is worth assessing your financial capabilities - a romantic date sometimes requires immodest investments. It is better to immediately choose a more modest option than to embarrass a loved one at the last moment. We have selected the most interesting ideas for spending time together.

#1 Romantic dinner

This event can have several variations: you can spend time at home, or you can organize a small intimate trip on a yacht or ship. Among the advantages of the first option is the familiar atmosphere. An important step will be preparing dinner and decorating the room. These could be cute balloons, favorite flowers, candles. Dinner organized on water transport will be completely different. This event breathes romance and freedom.

Romantic candlelight dinner for two

Young hearts will love a ride on a fast boat. For mature lovers, the leisurely splash of waves on the ship and the frank sounds of the saxophone will help refresh their senses. Your loved one will be sincerely grateful to you if you order your favorite dishes or those products that were on your menu at the time of early love.

#2 Outdoors

This is the best option for the summer, when a romantic date for two is accompanied by natural and pleasant sounds - the sound of water and the singing of birds. City dwellers are so rarely in nature that going to the river or forest becomes a pleasant and memorable event for them. By surrounding your spouse or simply your loved one with care and love, you can make an ordinary weekend an enchanting event.

Outdoors

There may be several options. Fans of active recreation can be advised to take a bike ride through the picturesque area. Birds singing and a light breeze will become excellent decorations. The second option is an evening by the fire. You can cook your favorite vegetables or kebabs, sing songs with a guitar, grab a warm blanket and your favorite movie. The evening promises to be unusually touching.

Animal lovers believe that horseback riding can truly bring loving people closer together. These cute, calm animals create a positive atmosphere around them and encourage people to seek compromises.

#3 Date on the roof

Do you want a romantic date for two to go great? You are an extraordinary person, so you can safely invite your soulmate to the roof. In every city there is a place where you can observe the life of the city at night from above. Your native places will open up to you from a different perspective. Quiet music and good wine will contribute to a pleasant pastime. You can read poems about love, remember your first meeting.

#4 In a hot air balloon

You will be even more appreciated if you help realize your partner's long-standing dream. Invite her to fly in a hot air balloon. By getting closer to the Universe, you can be more sincere with each other, and your relationships will become purer and more elevated.

Thanks to the photo shoot, your joint flight can be shown to your loved ones: parents or children. Usually they try to capture the time before the flight: frightened or confused faces will become the property of your family archive.

#5 On the bridge

The spirit of freedom and romance emanates from the next idea. We want to propose a date on the bridge. You can organize everything and offer your other half a walk around the city. He will be pleasantly surprised if you “stumble upon” a festively decorated table and orchestra. No one will remain indifferent to such a sign of attention.

#6 At the cinema

Why not organize a romantic date for two at the cinema? You can invite your significant other to a movie you’ve loved for a long time or choose a new cinema product based on your general preferences.

Today, closing shows are especially popular among wealthy lovers: who wouldn’t be flattered by the fact that a huge hall is at the disposal of only two people. You can choose the appropriate surroundings: rose petals, champagne...

#7 At the hotel

A good option for intimate leisure in winter is to book a hotel room. Both men and women will be happy with such a gift. Neutral territory helps to take a fresh look at the existing omissions in the relationship; a meeting in the camps of such an institution can accelerate the development of the emerging relationship.

In a hotel

Some stores offer coupons that give away certificates that allow you to spend time in the above-mentioned way. Those who have used them say that a date at a hotel contributes to positive relationship dynamics.
A variation of this leisure activity could be a date in a country house.

A joint trip to the greenhouse will have an indelible impression on all women. Tender words of love and a beautiful environment will raise a woman’s self-esteem and mood. This place is great for a marriage proposal; it is appropriate to spend an anniversary here.

#9 At the skating rink

If you prefer active pastime in winter, do not cheat on yourself. You can go to the skating rink together in the morning, so that curious visitors and noisy children cannot interfere with your relaxation.

A man and a woman meet at the skating rink

#10 Spa for two

Do you want your significant other to relax and take their mind off their current problems? Take her to the spa. You can be offered relaxing massages and toning treatments. Properly selected aromatherapy will help you achieve the desired mood.

What to do if you are used to pampering your spouse or lover in these ways? Then the above ideas may seem bland and too banal to you. In this case, we can recommend a yoga date. Yoga studios, represented by experienced teachers, invite you to try to better understand each other, relax during couples yoga or relaxation spent in a secret room together. Such leisure will help put your thoughts in order and make your body stronger.

Result:

We tried to mention well-known and original methods that both young lovers and spouses who have lived together for more than one year can use to strengthen and develop relationships. It's worth saying. That they will all work if your partner sees your sincere interest.

There is no need to invite your significant other to a restaurant or to a rooftop just for the sake of showing off. Every person needs emotions and warm words. It is important to be attentive to the little things: in the morning and evening, do not let external irritants take over and make you unrestrained in your attitude towards the main person. We will be glad if our ideas help you make a romantic date for two an unforgettable event.

22 Mar 2014 |

Youth is exactly the time when you really want uncontrollable feelings, adventure, and romance. But this is typical of any age, and not just young people, and regardless of marital status. So we are trying to find the most interesting ideas for a romantic date in order to amaze the object of our adoration with the strength of our feelings, renew the brightness of the relationship and simply give each other joy.

Romantic date ideas

Of course, it's easy to be romantic when you're single, not burdened with childcare, and don't have to constantly. But still, even between family worries and work obligations, it is so important to find a little time for romance.

And there are plenty of ways to please each other with romantic deeds, if only there was a desire to look for them. In addition, you have knowledge of the interests, hobbies, and tastes of your couple on your side, and this is a guarantee of the success of all your endeavors. Especially if you use your own imagination. Next - in order.

A trip to the cinema, a joint breakfast, a SPA session and even a chess tournament - choose what you like best! 🙂

First meeting

A beautiful date can be arranged at the place of your first meeting, where a man invites his beloved, meets her with flowers, and takes her for a walk along the streets of their youthful walks. And then - a table with candles in a restaurant, two glasses of good wine, a favorite melody and a slow dance. Do you think someone might not like it?

Weekend trip

You can organize a trip out of town on the eve of the weekend. There, far from the noisy bustling life, in the fresh air, in the lap of nature, and with a supply of various goodies, you will definitely not be bored. By the way, it is important to stock up on mosquito repellent and other necessary things so as not to be distracted by overcoming unforeseen problems.

In the morning, it is important to try to simply enjoy each other’s company. First, you can serve a light breakfast together in a clearing, have breakfast together surrounded by nature, and chat together while the birds sing. Nothing will ever be able to dislodge such a day from your memory, and therefore from your hearts. Well, after such a breakfast you can just take a walk together, play sports games, and the excitement of sports will only unite you even more.

Active games in the fresh air - what could be more romantic :)

Walk through the snowy city

And you don’t need to consult an encyclopedia to search: look outside the window and the weather will inspire you. If you don’t have enough time for a trip to Courchevel or the Red Sea, or you simply can’t afford them, then you can arrange a ski trip in the nearest forest, sledding in the park, or an outing with barbecue. Is this not enough for you? Rent snowmobiles, go hunting, and finally, just take a walk around the snow-covered city. The most notorious extreme sports enthusiasts can swim in an ice hole. Believe me, there will be a lot of impressions, which means there will be nourishment for your feelings.

If it’s not -20 outside, then a walk in the snow will be a pleasure

Don't forget about active winter recreation

New purchases

You can also simply visit places you both love together or get acquainted with something new where neither of you has ever been. For example, in an antique store you can admire a lot of interesting antique things. Of course, it would be nice to buy at least one thing for the house that you both will like in memory of such a walk. A pleasant time spent together will warm your hearts and remain in your memory for a long time.

A movie, a massage, shopping, spending the night in a tent - these are just a few ideas for a romantic date

Sports, sports, sports

A very good idea is to organize an active romantic date. Of course, those who are supporters of a healthy lifestyle will not have to convince each other of its usefulness. And if this is a new thing for you, then you will have to carry out “ideological educational work.” But, believe me: this is only the first time, and then everything will go as usual, because you quickly get used to good things. Therefore, feel free to invite your partner to play tennis or volleyball together. You can even sign up for a sports section together, or you can just run together in the morning along the alleys of the nearest park. Such simple joint activities can firmly unite your couple, but you will certainly develop common interests.

Many couples choose to spend active time together

Fishing and other water pleasures

The easiest way to implement the most diverse romantic summer date ideas when on the street everything just screams for a flurry of activity and love. For example, your boyfriend’s passion for fishing can be reinforced with a pleasant surprise for him. First, you can ask your friends for fishing gear or buy fishing rods and everything you need for such an activity. Then you need to intrigue the guy by informing him that a short trip is planned for Saturday morning, for which he should dress warmly. When you, as an experienced navigator, bring him to the pier, your friend will simply be delighted with your gift. And especially if the guy had been planning to go fishing for so long, but did not have free time for this. He will be even more happy to see how you respect his hobby.

All couples in love should take a boat ride at least once in their lives :)

Cultural leisure

If you wish, you can arrange a good date within your city. Of course, you'll have to work on the route first. But at the same time, you will invite your loved one not just to walk along well-known streets, but together to visit new places that you both have not had time to visit. This could be an exhibition or a museum, an art gallery or a theater - in general, institutions that can give a lot of positive emotions and new vivid impressions. Maybe after such a trip a beautiful painting will settle on the wall of your house, looking at which you will more than once fondly remember those charming hours of a romantic date.

If your loved one rejects the idea of a theater or museum, go to an amusement park

An amusing trip

It’s even better to go together on a long, exciting journey or on a spontaneous trip to a neighboring town, which, it turns out, also has something to see, especially since everything there is unfamiliar and new to you. You can plan an entire long-term adventure route. At a minimum, beautiful landscapes await you there outside the car windows. And enjoying the local architecture, attractions, clubs, and restaurants will give you a lot of new unforgettable experiences.

Get into the car and drive wherever you look - have you done this for a long time? 😉

Short distances can be covered by bicycles

Romantic date ideas at home

Of course, we don’t always want to leave our cozy family nest for even the most exciting ventures. And time does not always allow such luxury. Therefore, if you wish, you can implement ideas for a romantic date at home.

Organize a rooftop dinner overlooking the city at night

You can also arrange something like a forest tent at home.

, dancing and karaoke

Imagine: it’s terribly cold outside, everything is covered in snow, the wind is raging, and at this time you are spending a warm romantic date with your loved one. To do this, you will first prepare a delicious dinner: it will be nice if you do it together. Further, the evening program should include entertainment activities, for example, dancing, karaoke, watching your favorite romantic films, interesting games related to the manifestation of your feelings. In the embodiment of such an idea for a romantic date, every little thing is important: beautifully served delicious food, candles on the table, a bold outfit, and most importantly - an atmosphere of happiness and your looks sparkling with feelings.

Dinner at home can be organized no worse than in a restaurant

Breakfast prepared and eaten together is a great alternative to dinner.

Or maybe you could even have a day of lying in bed and doing nothing?

However, with all your initiative, it is important to remember that, first of all, you are a woman worthy of the most daring beautiful actions for your sake from your partner. Therefore, just allow yourself to remain tender and fragile, so that the man himself comes up with a way to entertain and interest you. After all, it is women who so want to feel cared for, be an object of adoration and receive pleasant surprises!