Escape rooms have been popular for several years and are a lot of fun, but at $30+ per person, they make a pretty expensive date. Corey and I have found that we like escape rooms in a box. You can find them at most stores that sell board games, and they range from beginner to expert levels. Intermediate ones tend to be our favorites. They give us a little challenge, but not so much of a challenge that our brains hurt by the end. Many escape rooms recommend more than two participants, so this may be a good one for a double date. Invite another couple over and have a Valentine’s Day date together.
11. Workout Together
Exercising may not come to many minds when they think about date ideas, but it can be a lot of fun. Many rec centers and YMCAs offer single-day passes. Find one near you and plan a workout you can do together, play some one-on-one on the basketball court, or reserve a racquetball court for an hour or two. You might even be able to find one with a swimming pool and/or a sauna so you can end your evening with a relaxing dip or a little sitting in a steam room.
12. Do Some Intentional Life Planning
Prior to Valentine’s Day, individually think about and write down some life goals. Then on Valentine’s Day, discuss your thoughts, and talk about ways to help each other reach those goals. You may have spiritual goals, like studying a certain book of the Bible or memorizing a specific passage. You might want to make saving for a family vacation a priority. Or maybe you want to work toward running your first 10K. The ideas may vary, but the key is to find ways to work together and encourage each other.
Looking at the big picture, it doesn’t really matter what romantic thing we do on Valentine’s Day or even if we do anything at all on that specific day. What does matter is that we are proactive in our marriage relationship. Every time we eat a meal together, go dancing together, read the Bible together, or watch Monday Night football together, we are building our relationship. The important thing is to be intentional about your time with your spouse, regardless of what that intentional time looks like.
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