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Quality time with your partner is essential in all relationships. It can be great to have a designated day for this because when life gets busy, you can lose that quality time amongst all of life’s other priorities. Choose a day this week or this month for you and your other half to spend dusk till dawn by each others side! Your perfect couples day out will consist of events that will encourage conversation, help connection and create fun times!
Conversation is extremely important for quality time. It gives you a chance to catch up with what has been happening for your partner. Use this time to find out what is going well in their life, what they might need help with and how they are feeling about the relationship.
Connection is also important. Physical and emotional connection are key components in helping you and your partner grow closer together.
Fun times are undoubtedly the most important parts to your couples day out! No matter what has been going on in your day-to-day life, there is always a need for more smiles and laughter. Take advantage of this time dedicated to being with each other and enjoy every second of it!
There are 5 must-do’s for your couples day out:
- A delicious start to the morning
- Get out into nature
- Relaxation
- A taste of romance
- Explore evening activities
1. A delicious start to the morning
Are you more of a breakfast or brunch person? Well, whichever one you are, a lovely morning meal is a great way to start your couples day out. Book a table at that cozy café you’ve been meaning to go to or start the day from your own backyard and enjoy a homecooked meal in the sunshine.
For the day, keep those phones tucked away so that conversation can stay undisturbed. A brunch or brekkie will be a great starting point for your couples day out because it will ignite conversation! Discussions over a meal are really effective because it is not as intense. It can be light discussion with food related distraction – the best type of distraction!
Chat about some fun and easy topics. Catch up on those fine details and silly stories from each others daily lives. There is so much to talk about with your partner. Whether it’s about work, individual hobbies or other gossip of other friends, just get the ball rolling. Very quickly you’ll realise that you’ll not be able to shut yourself or your partner up! If you are having some trouble however, give some of these conversation starters a go!
2. Get out into nature
Getting a daily dose of nature is extremely beneficial, so why not join your partner in an outdoor activity during your couples day out. It could be easy-going or intense. What is important is that it accounts for some time to connect with one another.
Taking a stroll through a nearby park or nature trail is great to continue those conversations you started during breakfast and maybe move into the more serious or profound subjects. For example, talking about how you both feel at this stage of your relationship can be amazing in helping you connect emotionally. Also, chatting about these sorts of things while walking or going for a light jog can help free your minds for more insightful thoughts. Social psychologist and “conversation architect” David Baum writes about “walking conversations” on his website and it explains that the stimulation of walking “keeps us focused and present”¹ during conversation. Utilise this time to delve into chats you’d otherwise not have. Get to know each other on a new level!
You could also go for a cruisy bike ride in a local forest or park! There is plenty to do in the outdoors. Make sure that you have a quick brainstorm with each other leading up to your couples day out so that you can have a couple ideas discussed to chose from!
If it suits for your activity, use this time to connect physically as well. If you are going for a stroll, hold hands. If you are having a picnic lunch to soak up sunshine, cuddle up on your picnic blanket. Try weave in those brief moments of affection into your couples day and you’ll feel even closer!
3. Relaxation
This part of your day gives you a chance to have a change of pace! After that vitamin D intake, you might feel a little tired, so let yourself slow down. Find an activity with less focus on exercise and more focus on relaxation and calmness.
Some relaxing activities might be an arts and craft class, taking a couples spa session, practicing yoga or even trying to meditate together. The main thing is is that you both find something simple to focus in on so that your thoughts are controlled and you remain present in enjoying the day together. These sorts of activities might not be as conversation heavy but they can help you become more in sync with each other. You will find yourselves in the same headspace, and you’ll be glad to have changed the pace.
Alternatively you could keep the day outdoors and read a book in the park or take a nap on the picnic blanket you are going to be cuddling on. Do as you please on your couples day out. There is no right or wrong when it comes to your couples day out. Go with the flow and prioritise having a fun rejuvenating day together!
4. A taste of romance
Yup! That’s right – more food! For dinner on your perfect couples day out, you want to choose a place based on it’s atmosphere. Sharing a meal over the light of candles or in a charming restaurant will set the mood for the remainder of your evening.
Again, this is a great opportunity to talk. Make it light-hearted and fun. Don’t be afraid to flirt either! Many couples tend to flirt less and less the longer they’re together, but it is what brings about those sparks we all talk about. You don’t ever have to be past the flirty stage! Hold hands across the table, play footsies or if you’ve decided to go the takeout route, find some romantic scenery you can look at while eating!
Let your emotions run free. Be playful during the height of romance in your day because it’ll ground you. Romance can be part of your everyday life, so if you’re feeling it is lacking, allow your couples day out to remind you of the romantic spark that is there!
Explore some new foods if you’re feeling adventurous! Deviate from normality and try a new cuisine or a new course from the menu. This will help you separate the memory of your couples day out and all the other nights of wining and dining.
5. Explore evening activities
Think of this as the grand finale to your couples day out. Stimulate your minds with vibrant nightlife of your city, a theatre act, or a musical act, whatever tickles your fancy. Make sure it is something even just a little bit out of the ordinary. By that we’re trying to say that you could maybe stray away from the usual Saturday night cinema showing.
Evening activities should be something you share interest in. It doesn’t need to be the one thing you both rave about, but it should be an activity the holds your attention! For example, watching theatre is great because if you are both giving your full attention to the story it will provide opportunities for you to further connect. It may be that you love the same character or admire the acting from the cast. This mutual interest will make for conversations that connect you in a mindful way!
Here a just a few more ideas for night time activities:
- Taking a sunset stroll (along the beach if you can!)
- Stargazing
- Find some hills nearby and go for a long drive – get lost together
- Find a new bar, enjoy a drink and go for a dance!
This grand finale to your designated day together should be something exciting and fresh! Get out there and enjoy yourselves as if there’s no tomorrow!
The Perfect Couples Day Out
There you have it! 5 essential parts you mustn’t miss in planning your couples day out! Have fun and make it special. Remember that you can have more than just one couples day out. Put it in your routine! It may be fortnightly, monthly, or a few times a year. What is important is that you make sure it is as frequent as you want it to be!
- The Power Of Walking Conversations (published 02.04.2018), David Baum, www.davidbaum.com
