#1 THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE: Take turns planning date night, we each plan one every month. Let your partner know the date and time, and the appropriate clothing to wear and thats it!! This creates mystery and excitement. Try getting ready separately, this will add to the anticipation.
#2 LISTEN: Listen with your ears and your heart. Listen to what each other says in conversations and when you get a new idea write it down, your plans will come together. This will help you create new and thoughtful date ideas.
#3 VARIETY: Be creative! We can only go to so many dinners and movies before it gets boring. Date night doesn't always have to be on the same day of the week or even the same time of day. There is no rule that says it has to be at night.
#4 EXPLORE YOUR CITY: With the resources we have available at our finger tips this can be easy. Here are some ideas; 2forcouples.com, dealfinder, groupon, internet, free local magazines, also the Entertainment book. Keep your eyes open to your surroundings. Many people believe they need to leave the city or the country to create that spark and excitement. When in reality all we need is in our own backyard.
#5 TAKE RISKS: Be open to take risks, the things that you think you may not enjoy could turn out to be the best things ever. With no risk comes no reward. This is an opportunity to try new things, you may find a new found passion.
#6 FLIRT & HAVE FUN: We all naturally know how to flirt. Sincere compliments and gestures go along way and can help create sexual tension. Remember your there to have fun and to see how the date unfolds. You can recreate those butterflies in your stomach, just think back to when you first started dating; it was all about having fun and flirting.
#7 BE 100% PRESENT: Leave your work and your worries at home! Also make sure your phone or any other technology is turned off and turn all your attention to the date at hand.
