My DH & I are trying to make more time for dates between kids and our opposite work schedules. However, it seems like every time we think of a date plan it involves going out to dinner or out for drinks. Anyone have some good date ideas that don't involve food?
How about getting out for a walk together? I find that DH and I really connect during that time. My DH doesn't really like to sit and chat like I do, but while walking he chats nonstop. Go figure!
Depending on your interests, you could go browse a bookstore, or some other store that you both like. Or go to a movie.
Okay, I'm going to admit that bf and I love to go to thrift stores and yard sales.
We absolutely love it. We find all kinds of 'cool' little things, and actually I find that it helps my weight loss/diet b/c I find super cute little clothes at awesome deals.
Also, it has actually helped us create more hobbies b/c we actually discover unknown interests that we would have not thought of. We done a few 'fix up' projects from little 5 and 10 dollar investments.
Actually I take it a step farther, and sell a few things we find on my fb group and then I keep us 'even' at how much we spend, so all the stuff we buy is free
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I get it, we're the same way. Everything evolves around food. Try to find things that both of you like to do. Is there a batting cage near you? That could be fun.
We enjoy visiting different parks around the city and going for walks. We also really enjoy lectures, like from activists or authors. Do you have kids? If so you can visit MommyPoppins for things for the whole family to do, they have constant stream of place to visit and activities. Even if you don't have a family it might give you some ideas of things to do.
Sign up for meetup.com and that may give you some ideas as well.
Try one of those Painting Bars....you go with a group of people and everyone paints the same picture. You don't really need a lot of talent because the instructor goes step by step. It is a lot of fun!
My DH and I used to frequent restaurants and pubs. We are both foodies and love trying new restaurants and trying microbrews. For my weight loss and his gall bladder diet (he is waiting for surgery in the new year) this is no longer possible.
I suggest joining a class together. Something fun that you can do each week. DH and I took a dance class together and we have also gone to a book club. The book club is not for him but he tried it. Then afterwards for a skinny latte and a chat.
Another thing we do is go to local farmer's markets. Yes there is food but we stock up on healthy organic fresh produce and meat. We walk and stop for coffee etc.
Drink, don't eat dinner. And you will lose weight. Easy.
My graph tells the story.
Or skip lunch and do both.
Besides, I would not worry that much. Date nights don't make you fat. It's what you do the other 312 days of the year in front of the TV or at work that pile on the pounds.
Good nights out always trumps weightloss efforts for me. Life is just too short.
But junk food in front of the TV I take issue with.
Date ideas without food or drinks
Then afterwards for a skinny latte and a chat.
