Date Night Ideas That Aren't Just Netflix and Takeout

Dave "The Reformed" Thompson
May 11, 2025

Let's face it, gentlemen. If your idea of a romantic evening is scrolling through Netflix for 45 minutes before ordering the same takeout you get every Friday, it's time for an upgrade.
Adventure Dates
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Local Food Tour: Sample 4-5 restaurants in one evening. It's like being indecisive about dinner, but making it fancy.
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Sunset Picnic: Pack some cheese, wine, and maybe even remember the bottle opener this time.
Learning Together
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Cooking Class: Learn to make her favorite cuisine together. Bonus: You'll finally know how to make something other than toast.
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Dance Lessons: Warning: This requires actual coordination and can't be done from the couch.
Creative Dates
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DIY Paint Night: Like those wine and paint classes, but at home. Pro tip: Put down newspapers first. Trust me on this one.
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Memory Lane Drive: Visit spots from your relationship. That first date restaurant, the place you proposed (you do remember where that was, right?).

About Dave "The Reformed" Thompson
Former champion of forgotten anniversaries, now helping other husbands level up their game. Remembered his wife's birthday three years in a row - a personal best.