92 Romantic Ideas for Couples to Share
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I believe there is something very satisfying and romantic about mutually shared romantic ideas. Planning and enjoying an event together can bring you closer together as a couple. It is also a good way to get clear about your partner's likes and dislikes for when you might want to treat them to a romantic surprise or special occasion.
1. Go on a picnic. Packing up a basket of goodies and traipsing off to view a sunset or a great view is one of the classic romantic ideas. Lousy weather? Not to worry! Spread a blanket or classic red and white checkered tablecloth on the floor of your home and enjoy the Great Indoors! Other Romantic Picnic Ideas.
2. Watch romantic movies while cuddling. Popcorn optional.
3. Watch shooting stars and meteor showers. Stargazing is always very romantic idea. Maybe it's all of those "starry-eyed" looks between the "star-crossed" lovers. Bring along a bottle of wine or sparkling water to share. Romantic Snack Ideas
4. Take a scented romantic bath together. This is perhaps my all-time favorite of all romantic ideas. Relaxing together in a scented cocoon of fragrant water can’t help but enhance the romance in your love relationship. More romantic bath ideas.
5. Make a scrapbook filled with photographs and mementos like ticket stubs, programs from events and brochures from places you’ve visited. Include a few romantic love notes that you’ve exchanged in your life together. It will be a keepsake that you will treasure forever. If you really get into this, make one each year as part of celebrating your wedding anniversary.
6. Go to a carnival or County Fair and ride the ferris wheel, eat cotton candy and walk through the fun-house. If they have a “Tunnel of Love”, don’t miss it!
7. Create a Love Slave Jar.
8. Feed each other grapes, blueberries or raspberries. Toss them into each other’s mouths if you dare and your couch isn’t white.
9. Paint each other with soap body paint. Do this in the shower or bath. Slip and slide. Rinse. Repeat.
10. Rent a houseboat and spend a romantic weekend on the water.
11. Here's a romantic idea for the Holidaze: Hold hands and go window shopping or walk somewhere with lots of pretty lights. Christmas time is great for this. Kiss under the mistletoe. Resist the urge to purchase things but notice carefully what your love is interested in. You can sneak back later while they’re decorating the tree or recovering from too much eggnog. (Hey! It happens…)
12. Prepare a feast. Using only your hands, eat slowly while gazing into each other’s eyes (a la the movie Tom Jones) Devour your love with your eyes. Feed each other.
13. Share your food with your beloved when you eat out in a restaurant.
14. Always celebrate the anniversary of the day you met. If someone you know introduced you, send them a “thank you” note every year on the day. Find other “anniversaries” to celebrate.
15. Take a shower or romantic bath by candlelight. Use a luffa or big sea sponge to scrub each other’s backs.
16. Get a good strong rope about 30 feet long or so. Tie a big knot in it. Cut a piece of sturdy plywood into a butt-sized circle with a hole in the center big enough to thread the rope through. Go on a hike until you find a tree with a hanging out branch way up high. Throw the end of the rope over the branch and tie off securely. Take turns on your new rope swing. Leave it there for others to find and visit it again some day.
17. WARNING! Tasty Romantic Idea but STICKY: Make love with chocolate syrup, honey and or whipped cream on selected body parts.
18. WARNING! Yummy Romantic Idea but STICKY: Mix up lots and LOTS of Jello. Put it in your bathtub until firm. Jump in with your partner. Slip and slide. WooHoo!
19. Plant a garden with your sweetheart. From browsing the seed catalogues or nursery aisles to preparing the soil and planting: nurture it and watch it grow along with your love.
20. Go see an art exhibit or museum show together. Keep up with traveling exhibits and other special events that come through your town. Make them into romantic excursions.
21. Hire a “bicycle built for two” and go for a ride. (Daisy, Daisy...)
22. A Very Romantic Idea! Go for a hot air balloon ride. Don’t forget the Mimosas! (Equal parts Champagne and Orange Juice)
23. Bake something together. Romantic recipes.
24. Organize a dinner party together for close friends. Plan, shop, cook and host it together as a team.
25. If it’s been a while, why not renew your vows? Revisiting your commitment to one another is a sweetly romantic idea.
26. Go bowling or shoot some pool. Play darts or backgammon at a pub.
27. When you go through the automatic carwash together, pretend it is the Tunnel of Love. Make Out!
28. Splurge on an overnight stay in a five star hotel in your town. The money you save on transportation costs can be put to good use in spa treatments, room service and decadent treats. Such a sensible romantic idea!
29. Book a night in a seedy motel on the outskirts of town. Pretend you are having an illicit affair. Order Chinese take-out and BYOB.
30. When staying at a lake front or beach resort, sneak out at night with your mate and go skinny dipping.
31. Take dance lessons together. Choose a style of dance that is appealing to both of you. Practice frequently and get as good as you can be. This is not only great fun but it is also Great Exercise! Be the couple that everyone stops for and stands back to watch.
32. Go out dancing. Spend the evening dancing. Be it ballroom, salsa, swing, disco, jazz or blues- Follow the music and dance to your dreams!
33. Look at the stars through a telescope. See how fake Saturn looks. Tell each other your secret wishes.
34. Go with the flow. Have a spontaneous romantic evening. Don’t have anything preplanned except to spend time together. See where the wind takes you.
35. Take a sauna or a steam bath together. Pour a bucket of cool water over your partner. Feels great!
36. Go to a nude beach together.
37. Collect meaningful trinkets, love notes and letters and other nostalgic memorabilia from your relationship. Bury it in a “Time Capsule”. Remember to make a map to store in your safe or safety deposit box. Date the map and agree on a date in the future when you will dig up your romantic treasure box.
38. Burn a CD of your favorite “couple” songs. They can be romantic love songs or any music that you both like. Keep it handy for playing during especially romantic times.
39. Always stop at those photo booths in malls to take some fun pictures with your sweetheart. Tuck them around here and there for an instant giggle.
40. Plant a tree with your beloved. Make a plan to carve your initials in it when it gets big. Plant it near a place where you can enjoy a picnic, a sunset or cloud or stargazing.
41. Name a star together. Know that even when you are apart, you can both always gaze at “your” star and think of one another. (Somewhere Out There)
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42. Here is one of the romantic ideas that virtually ANYONE would enjoy! Have a Home Spa Day or Evening. Create the spa atmosphere with big fluffy towels and robes, soothing aromatherapy bath salts or fragrant shower scrubs, scented beeswax candles, therapeutic essential oils, romantic mood music and other relaxation products.
43. Go to a local coffee shop and “hang out”. Hold hands while you chat and sip. Make up funny long drink names (Triple Tall Half Caf 180 degree Americano with Steamed Heavy Whip and one pump of chocolate)
44. Mothers and Mother-in-Laws like this romantic idea if you are willing to share... Frame and display lots of your favorite “couple” pictures of the two of you. (This is useful feng shui for relationships.)
45. Have a separate calendar for your romantic date ideas and plans. Choose one with romance as the theme. Record lots of details on the calendar of what you did as well as future plans. Save it as a romantic keepsake when the year is through.
46. Use a blue, green or red light bulb in place of your usual white lighting in the bedroom for something a little different. (Romantic Ideas for Color Therapy)
47. Meet your sweetheart at the mall. Armed with $10.00 each and an agreed upon meeting time and place, (don’t make it too long!) split up and find a romantic or seductive item to enhance your romantic evening.
48. For one of the truly Immortal Romantic Ideas :get in the habit of taking your camera with you when you go on special romantic dates. Ask someone to take a picture of the two of you together. Oftentimes you can reciprocate by taking their picture for them.
49. Go wine tasting at one (or more) of your local wineries. Bonus Romantic Idea: Remember to buy a few bottles for enjoying and reminiscing on a future romantic date.
50. Purchase two disposable cameras. Take pictures of each other in silly, serious, loving and romantic poses. Pretend that you are famous models and photographers. Develop them at a one hour photo place and giggle over them while enjoying a glass of wine or dessert.
51. Rent a silly DVD that you have seen before. Watch it in French.
52. Tell your lover all the naughty things you want to do to and with them, but tell them in gibberish and see if they can figure it out! (Some sign language might be helpful here…)
53. Plan a romantic trip together. Do the research, compare and shop around. Half the fun is in the planning!
54. Get a book and go bird-watching together. Learning about your local birds can be fun. Practice imitating their calls.
55. A Romantic Idea for the Adventuresome: Drive to a nearby town. Explore it on foot, walking hand-in-hand with your beloved. Check out the sights and shops. Enjoy a restaurant meal. Order the “Special of the Day”.
56. Plan a picnic on the night of a full moon on a golf course or other wide open spot. A Very Romantic Idea!
57. Plan a midnight date on a sultry summer night. Remember a thick cotton blanket to sit or lie on and a cooler filled with ice cold drinks. Bring along some romantic music if you want to try some Dancing in The Dark.
58. A fun romantic idea: Get a croquet set or some horseshoes. Playing outdoor games together is a fun way to spend time together. Lawn bowling? Shuffleboard? Badminton? Watch the birdie!
59. Keep plenty of tea, hot chocolate, popcorn and snacks around in the winter time for when you want to snuggle up together.
60. To save money on a romantic dinner date, try eating the meal at home and going out for the dessert at a fancy restaurant. Remember to dress up!
61. With your partner, decorate a box or jar with hearts and romantic pictures. Make a habit of throwing your loose change and small bills into it. When enough money accumulates, go on a special romantic date or save it up for a weekend getaway.
62. Enjoy your chiminea, fire pit or patio stove in the early spring or late fall for a cozy “cuddlefest”.
63. Spooky Romantic Ideas: On Halloween, carve “his and her” pumpkins. Dress up to match each other’s costumes: Bonnie & Clyde, Biker Dude & Biker Mama, Guenivere & Lancelot, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee.
64. Take a boat ride. Whether it be a row boat, a sailboat or a yacht, there is something very romantic about being out on the water with your beloved.
65. This may not seem like a romantic idea, but it is! Make a point of getting healthier together. Walk and/or exercise together; find something you both enjoy doing; dancing is fun couple exercise! Try new, healthier recipes together. Plan meals and shop together for more healthy foods.
66. Make a plan to spend an entire day (or weekend!) in bed. Have lots of snack foods, sex toys, beverages, reading material, massage lotion or massage oil, a deck of playing cards, games and DVDs. Try wearing only your vivid imaginations. Have fun!
67. Buy each other real silk pajamas. Model them for each other.Ooo-la-la!
68. A Useful and Romantic Idea: Develop hand signs and gestures that just the two of you will understand. Use them to have secret communications in public. They can mean anything: “I Love You Madly”, “Meet me in the Garage”, “You have Spinach in your Teeth”, “I Want to Tie You up and Spank you with a Feather”.
69. Select a book that you both want to read and read it out loud to each other taking turns. A book of romantic short stories can be read by alternating chapters.
70. Romantic Ideas 101: Rent and enjoy watching a romantic movie together often. Whether it's a bonafide "chick-flick" or an adventure or comedy that includes romance or even something that steams up the windows, it's ALL good. Variety. Spicy. Nice.
71. Develop your own traditions and unique rituals to celebrate your special days. (Romantic Ritual Ideas)
72. One of the best romantic ideas!! Laugh with your sweetheart at EVERY opportunity, even for NO reason! Unconditional Laughter is good for your health and magic for your relationship! (Laughter Yoga)
73. Play Sexy Truth or Dare with a twist. You get to choose to answer a personal question about sex or perform a sexy “task”. Let your imaginations Go Wild with this romantic idea!
74. Spend the day with your sweetie having a Public Transport Adventure. Take buses, trams, trains and streetcars all around your town or city. Or take a commuter train somewhere you’ve never been. Purchasing a pass may make it more economical. Either plan your route out in advance or follow your whims. Visit the sights or just cruise to the end of the line. Pack a picnic or get off and try a new restaurant.
75. Have a Millionaire Day with your beloved. Wearing your most expensive clothes, park your car well down the street and test drive a Ferrari or Mercedes. Go to expensive shops and try on clothes and jewelry. Have a realtor show you some houses. Finish the day with dessert and coffee at a really swanky place. The Universe smiles approvingly on us practicing for abundance!
76. Rent or buy roller skates and take your partner for a spin.
77. Go ice skating on a frozen lake (if you can find one). Be sure to remember the thermos of hot chocolate.
78. Go on a helicopter tour of your area with your darling. If the pilot is willing, visit your neighborhood and other romantic landmarks of your relationship. If you can get them from home and all the way to the helicopter blindfolded, then so much the better! Don’t forget the wine!
79. This is a favorite romantic idea to use when you find yourself in Central Park in New York City. When you are in any city that has horse-drawn carriages or hansom cabs, be sure to take advantage of this classic romantic outing. It is especially romantic at night when you can enjoy the sparkling city lights, and in winter when you can snuggle together under a cozy lap robe. Sip on some brandy or port.
80. In the country, take a hayride! Take two blankets with you; one to lie on and one to cover you. Bring a little bottle of schnapps or a wee dram of scotch to warm your cockles.
81. An exceedingly romantic idea and you don't even have to leave home! Set up your bedroom or your living room with dozens and dozens of candles. Spread a blanket out on the floor or a sheepskin if you have one and lots of soft cushions and pillows. Have the candles lit when your mate arrives home and a romantic movie or romantic music cued up and ready to go. If you have a fireplace, have the fire roaring. A bottle of bubbly on ice, crackers and caviar or a loaf of bread, a hunk of cheese and a nice bottle of red wine and you’re off to the races!
82. Put a jigsaw together with your love on a rainy afternoon or a snowy night. Choose a puzzle with a romantic picture on it and don’t forget the gourmet hot chocolate.
83. Browse recipes online or cookbooks at a bookstore or the library. Make plans for preparing a meal or a special food treat. The romantic part is sharing the planning, shopping and cooking. Make it even more romantic by selecting romantic recipes to make (and eat!) together..
84. Have your portrait painted or photographed. Having a romantic painting or photograph of the two of you is a treasure indeed. A perfect way to capture romantic moments and memories.
85. Shop on the internet together. Buy something romantic. Visit sites you don’t ordinarily make time for. Bookmark your favorites in a folder named, “Our Favorite Romantic Sites”. It’s a good way to plan a romantic vacation or trip and to “browse” for romantic gifts. You can always sneak back later to purchase that perfect gift for your beloved!
86. Go see some Community Theater or a High School or College production or concert; a fun and often economical romantic date idea.
87. Here is a creative romance idea: Purchase a nice blank book or scrapbook. Write your love story in it. Record all of the glorious details of your romance. Include when and how you met, when you fell in love, highlights of places you’ve visited, how you felt at different times, “in jokes” and amusing anecdotes. Add to “your story” every so often as more delicious events unfold. This will be a treasure for you to peruse in years to come.
88. Watch a sporting event together. Take me out to the ballgame or the skate park or the stadium. Whether its extreme sports or the old alma mater, remember to cheer and have a rollicking good time!
89. On a snowy winter day in the mountains, rent snowshoes or cross-country skis. Follow a trail into the quiet of the woods. Listen to the snow melting and falling from the trees. Smell the cold fresh scent of winter. Be dazzled by the sun and each other. Go back to the lodge for hot mulled wine or apple cider.
90. Have a picnic in your bedroom. Gather your supplies: red and white checked tablecloth, scented beeswax candles, and a picnic basket packed with your favorite picnic goodies: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and milk--or-a loaf of bread, a hunk of cheese and a good bottle of red wine-or- salami, pickles, cheese, olives, crackers and cold beer-or-champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. Fresh flowers are a nice touch but no ants allowed!
91. Go Backpacking. Pack up your knapsack get up into them thar hills! Whether it’s a weekend or a week, trekking in the wilderness with your sweetheart can be a special romantic adventure you will never forget.
92. Go Horseback-riding. Trail riding or horse-back-packing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with your mate. Pretend it is the Wild West.
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