Picnic in the living room and 20 more house dating ideas to try

Dating is an essential part of a romantic relationship. It's an opportunity to spend time together, get to know each other better and strengthen the bond, and sometimes rekindle passion.

However, dating can get boring. Regular trips to even the best restaurants in the city become a habit, and the magic of the moment disappears due to the lack of new experiences.

But to have a good time together, you don't have to look for unusual places. Sometimes it can be done at home! Here are some ideas that can be easily implemented one at a time or combined.

1. Enjoy a themed movie night

Make it a tradition to have movie nights on a regular basis. Romantic comedies are best suited for dating at home, which will instantly set you in the right mood. If you take too long to choose what to watch, just close your eyes, scroll forward the catalog of films and watch the movie that drops out.

You can also host movie nights on holidays, such as watching horror movies before Halloween or good movies on New Year's Eve.

2. Have a culinary duel

It doesn't matter how good your cooking skills are: home friendly competitions are always fun. Cook the same dish with your partner and decide who did the best. Or join forces, pick a complex recipe, and follow along.

If you want to add even more romance, prepare a fondue. Light candles to create an intimate atmosphere, dip slices of bread in cheese fondue or slices of fruit in chocolate and chat about everything.

Or surprise your loved one and prepare an unusual delicious dinner for his or her arrival from work. You will definitely not forget such a date soon.

3. Try a new hobby

Start learning a new language or sign up for interesting online courses. Perhaps one of you already knows what the other wants to learn.

For example, you have always wanted to paint, and your loved one graduated from art school. Share your knowledge with each other and discover new hobbies. This will not only broaden your horizons, but also bring your couple together.

4. Play games

Take out the board games of your childhood that have been gathering dust on the shelf for a long time and play together. If you love video games, you can compete with each other or rally into one team to defeat the main villain. Another idea is to play cards, like the fool. Choose the entertainment you like and you are guaranteed a fun evening.

5. Take a picnic in the living room

Picnics are made for sunny weather and parks, and rules are made to be broken. Prepare a delicious meal, spread a blanket on the floor, turn on nice music and chat about everything in the world.

At home you will definitely not be pestered by insects and extraneous sounds, which means that you can fully concentrate on each other.

6. Give each other a massage

To do this, you need natural oil and a towel. You can also place lighted candles around the room and play relaxing music. All together will help create the right atmosphere.

7. Do yoga or fitness

Many people think that sport and dating are not a good combination. Unusual - yes, unsuccessful - definitely not. Especially if you and your loved one have long wanted to play sports.

Start with small joint workouts. You will be able to customize and inspire each other. Or try running together. Morning or evening jogging will strengthen not only your relationship, but also your well-being.

8. Plunge into the world of music

If your partner knows how to play the guitar, let him teach you too. Or maybe you own a piano and give lessons to your loved one that you have always wanted to learn.

If you don't have musical instruments at home, turn on karaoke and have a lot of fun singing a duet.

9. Taste drinks

You can buy several bottles of unfamiliar wine and arrange a home tasting. If this is the case, simple but tasty snacks like cheese, red fish, or chocolate will do the trick.

If you don't like pure alcohol or don't drink at all, prepare unusual non-alcoholic cocktails.

10. Paint pictures

Have an art evening - have everyone write a picture. Prepare A3 sheets, paints and brushes, or use pencils, markers and colored pens.

Have a small competition, such as drawing the same fruit bowl or landscape outside the window, and then choose the best artist. And if you want to really have fun, create portraits of each other - it will definitely not be boring!

11. Do something with your own hands

Find a video with step-by-step instructions on the Internet and create a small craft for your home together. It will cheer you up and unite you even more.

And here you can arrange a small competition for the best craft. Before that, write down your desires on a piece of paper, not talking about them to each other, and at the end, the loser will have to fulfill the winner's wish.

12. Take care of the plants

Plants are soothing and relaxing, so caring for them together is the perfect way to spend an evening. You can not only water the indoor flowers, but also fertilize, prune or transplant them if the time is right.

You can even just read about plants and dream of your own garden. The evening will become even more cozy with a cup of herbal tea and a frank conversation.

13. Make a wish list

Take a piece of paper, let your imagination run wild and write down everything you want to do in the next 10 years. It can be a trip to Antarctica, a parachute jump or moving to another country.

This date idea will be especially useful for couples who have recently been together. They will be able to get to know each other better and understand what kind of life each of them represents for themselves in the future.

14. Read books

There is a special romance in lying in bed, reading the same book. You can even start your own book club and read a new book every week and then discuss it together.

Try to choose not only fiction, but also books on psychology. This will help you analyze your experiences and effectively discuss relationships.

15. Look at the stars

If you have a country house, nothing prevents you from going out into the garden, laying a blanket and enjoying the night sky together. Those who live in an apartment are left with a balcony or a large window. In any case, you can, as in childhood, discuss which drawings form the stars, or speculate on eternal topics.

16. Assemble the puzzle

Puzzles have long ceased to be fun for children - now there are many complex and unusual puzzles for adults. Buy a puzzle with 500 pieces or more and put it together. This will not only help you have a good time, but it will also teach you how to work as a team.

17. Talk about the important

It doesn't matter how long you are together - a couple of months or a few years. Being able to speak honestly about a variety of topics is the foundation of a healthy and happy relationship.

To get started, play the well-known games "I never ..." or "Truth or Dare". As the game progresses, you will learn new facts about each other, which will lay the foundation for an interesting conversation about everything in the world.

18. Write each other romantic letters

Add some sentimentality to your life and write love letters to each other. You can write poetry or just tell your partner why you love and appreciate him. Such messages will once again remind you of your feelings for each other.

19. Build a fortress

Another children's entertainment that diversifies dating. This can be as simple as possible. Put a warm blanket under the table, cover the table with a blanket - the fortress is ready!

Or come up with something more complicated and build a more reliable "shelter". And then make yourself a cup of hot tea or cocoa and share with each other the brightest moments of your childhood.

20. Make your own photo booth

Calmly. This does not mean that you need to assemble a full-fledged working apparatus from scrap materials. It is enough to find a narrow space in the apartment, which will create the appearance of a cramped photo booth, put a camera or phone and take a few photos in memory of your unusual evening.

21. Plan future dates

First write down how each of you envisions the time together, and then compare the lists. Perhaps you both want to go for a hot air balloon ride or go go-karting. The more interesting the ideas, the better.

Planning unusual dates for a month can help you keep romance and regularly set aside time for each other without compromising work or other areas of your life.