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Date Ideas For Every Couple Type

• August 7, 2018
• by Natasha Burton

Shaking up your date night (or day!) routine is often a goal for most couples, especially when the old dinner-and-movie combo gets a bit stale. But figuring out new and fun activities to try can be a challenge. By starting with your couple personality, however, you can discover some exciting ways to spice things up that will complement what you already like to do and allow you to try some different experiences.

Below, you’ll find some exciting ideas based on your couple “type” that can help you get out of your typical date routine. (You and your partner may even fall into multiple categories, meaning even more ideas!) Use the following tips to plan a date, or a multiple-day experience that you two will never forget.

Nature Lovers
Hiking, biking, being outdoors, you guys are all about getting up and getting out.

• Pack a sunrise (or sunset picnic) and head to your favorite trail: Combine hiking with dining. Choose an easier trail with an awesome view and bring a blanket, food and drinks so that you can turn one of your favorite activities into a romantic date.
• Visit an aquarium: Make the trek to the aquarium in your nearest big city for an experience you’ll never forget. These places aren’t just for kids—many boast amazing exhibits, plus have pretty awesome food and drink options so you can spend the day marveling over sea life and get a glass of wine (or a latte), too.
• Sign up for a beach or park cleanup: Give back to Mother Earth by volunteering together. You’ll do good for the environment, you’ll help preserve a place you love and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment after making your corner of the world a better place.

Athletes
Watching sports, playing sports, working out—these activities are the trifecta of your lives together.

• Run a 5k—or sign up for a triathlon: Having a race to complete is an awesome way to bond over a shared goal. You can spend the weeks leading up training together and then feel completely amazing when you actually do the thing itself.
• Go to a break of dawn dance party: Get out of your typical workout comfort zones, switch things up and check out an early morning dance party. Usually held in a local club, these pre-work events are designed to get you moving and shaking as a way to start your day, as opposed to lifting or taking a yoga class.
• Get a couples massage: Usually, the people who are always training and doing tend to spend more time working their bodies than relaxing them. Give yourselves some rest and relaxation by indulging in a couples massage. You’ll be primed for your next workout and you’ll feel more bonded than ever, too.

Foodies
From fine dining to food trucks to craft cocktails, you two like to eat and drink in style.

• Sign up for a meal making service: If you’ve never tried Blue Apron, or another similar meal server, try it out for a week. This option is especially good for food-lovers who are short on time (or have kids and few babysitter options). You can learn to make gourmet meals right in your own kitchen, without having to do the time-consuming shopping and prep.
• Check out a local pop-up dinner: Many cities offer one-night-only experiences where a local chef or restaurant hosts a multi-course meal. You’ll get to feel like an insider foodie and you’ll get a chance to sample awesome dishes you might not otherwise get to try.
• Try a tasting: If you like pairing your food with drinks, visit two or three local spots that offer wine, beer or tequila flights so you can get some knowledge on the different varieties while also enjoying some yummy appetizers at the same time.

Art Connoisseurs
Your shared love for visual, audible and theatrical arts brought you together and continue to inspire you.

• Take a wine-and-painting class together: If you’re more art viewers than art makers, switch things up by taking a so-not-serious class where you can paint and enjoy a glass of vino at the same time. (The wine helps you paint better—swear.)
• Go to a local or college film fest: Check out the latest talent in your city or town by watching art from the new generation of movie makers. These events usually offer the chance for question-and-answer sessions with the artists themselves, giving you an inside look at the films you’ll watch.
• Check out an open mic night: Get a totally different art experience by watching amateur comics or writers try out their new material. You’ll gain an appreciation for newbies just starting out and get to discover new voices, too.

Adrenaline Junkies
If it makes your heart race, you’re all for it—the more exciting the better!

• • Go to an escape room: The latest in date-worthy activities are escape rooms, where you and other participants are put in a simulated situation that you need to get out of ASAP. You’ll have to work together to break free and you’ll get to feed your need for an adrenaline rush, too.
  • Take trapeze classes. Sign up for a skill that’s totally outside your comfort zones (even for you!). Trapeze, kite surfing, flying an airplane—whatever sounds a little scary to you, just do it.
  • Get scuba certified: If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to get under the sea, don’t wait and get yourselves certified to swim underwater. Book a trip to a place that has awesome diving (like Hawaii, Mexico or Belize) and then go for it. Getting your certification is not only a huge accomplishment, it’s not super common—you’ll get to join an elite group of divers who are able to experience the ocean from a new perspective.

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Natasha Burton

Relationship expert Natasha Burton is the author of four books: 101 Quizzes for Brides & Grooms, 101 Quizzes for Couples, 101 Quizzes for BFFs, and The Little Black Book of Big Red Flags. When she's not writing, she's likely doing yoga, baking, or watching The Bachelor.

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