Do you have a regular date night?Studies show that the longer you're married, the more important having a regular date night is. I recently came across a NY Times article entitled:Reinventing Date Night.
"The theory is based on brain science. New experiences activate the brain’s reward system, flooding it with dopamine and norepinephrine. These are the same brain circuits that are ignited in early romantic love, a time of exhilaration and obsessive thoughts about a new partner.
Most studies of love and marriage show that the decline of romantic love over time is inevitable. The butterflies of early romance quickly flutter away and are replaced by familiar, predictable feelings of long-term attachment.
But several experiments show that novelty — simply doing new things together as a couple — may help bring the butterflies back, recreating the chemical surges of early courtship."
I especially love this idea since one of my Love Languages is quality time! SO, to aid in this quest I challenged myself to come up with a years worth of novel dating ideas to....
Re-ignite Date Night!
Don't let lack of funds keep you from having regular one-on-one time with you're sweeite. Sometimes you've just got to get a little creative - and THAT is where that novelty will come in to play!! I've shared a LOT of ideas that don't cost a dime.
Get creative with child care needs if funds are short to pay a sitter. Trade time with other parents; Put Ask a fellow parent-friend to come stay at your house after you've put the kids to bed so you and your sweetie can go out on the town. Either you or your spouse can hang out at their house another night...
You might even consider coordinating a Child Care Co-op with other budget conscious parents.
Dates don't have to happen at night either. Sometimes, we've had dates in late afternoon where we'll drop our kids off with friends (since the grandparents live out of state) and we'll go for a hike or bike ride followed by a refreshing drink. You can do the child care trade with this type of date as well and all the kids can play together...
You might even consider coordinating a Child Care Co-op with other budget conscious parents.
Dates don't have to happen at night either. Sometimes, we've had dates in late afternoon where we'll drop our kids off with friends (since the grandparents live out of state) and we'll go for a hike or bike ride followed by a refreshing drink. You can do the child care trade with this type of date as well and all the kids can play together...
Are you ready to Re-Ignite YOUR Date Night?
Come visit Wanna Be Balanced Mom and watch for my monthly Creative Date suggestion!
