Staying at home during the pandemic certainly doesn’t mean you can’t continue enjoying those date nights with your partner. There is no need to put off your usual date nights just because you are stuck at home. It is an ideal time to connect with your partner and rekindle that spark you both felt during the start of your relationship.

It is an opportunity to reconnect and relax away from the usual hustle-bustle of daily stressors. If you are unsure about how to make date nights at home exciting, there are plenty of ideas we can share that are not just fun but can help in strengthening your relationship.

Here are some date night ideas during the pandemic that are more than just watching a movie or cooking together. Let’s get started:

Arrange a Spa Night

Put on some relaxing music, make a jug full of lemon and cucumber-infused water, and light a candle. Apply face masks on one another, give each other massages, and simply enjoy each other’s company with those relaxation vibes. Of course, a perfect end to the night would be taking a hot bath together!

Spend Some Time in Nature

A great way to bond is to spend some time outside and take in the fresh air and sunlight. This, of course, depends on where you live. This idea is particularly ideal for a couple who loves the outdoors. Ride your bikes, go for a hike, or head out for a walk and talk. Being in nature and reminiscing about the great times you have had together can help in rekindling that romance.

Board Games Tournament

You both can pick one or two favorite game or one that you always wanted to play but never really got the chance. Order some food and drinks and start the tournament. Make the game even more exciting by deciding what the losing partner would do, for instance, giving the winning partner a foot rub, a massage, or cooking a meal.

Start a Two Members Book Club

This one is for book lovers. It is a perfect time to enjoy your favorite books with your loved one. Spend time reading to one another while snuggled in a cozy blanket with a hot cup of coffee or tea. It is a great way to engage your mind and enjoy a discussion on your favorite literature.

Make Things Spicy with Erotic Playdate

With so much time together at home, there is a world full of possibilities to make things exciting. Keeping things fiery in your relationship can get hard when both of you have a busy schedule, and it can slowly fade away the spark you both shared. Having an erotic play date can revive that intimacy and make things exciting.

Read an erotic book, listen to erotic music to set the mood, consider role-playing, and what not. Make sure both of you are comfortable with it so that you can actually bond.

Spending so much time home during the pandemic makes it natural for you to not make an effort and stay in your PJs all day long. However, it is important to make an effort for the date night to make it memorable. Wear something pretty, get dressed up, take out the special dishware, open the nice wine bottle, and play good music.

If you still feel your relationship is slipping away, consider taking a marriage retreat to work things out. Texas Marriage Retreat offers a range of retreats, including Christian marriage retreats and intensive marriage counseling retreats to help you resolve issues and reconnect with one another.