Enjoying a monthly date night with your partner is one of the best ways to stay together. Yet 36% of couples with a young child say they hardly ever have date nights.

And let’s face it, between work and child-rearing, romantic evenings tend to fall by the wayside. But if you’ve been feeling distant from your man, or just want to show him how special he is to you, a date night is a great place to start.

Do you need help planning the perfect romantic evening to wow your man? Keep reading to discover our top tips.

Plan Ahead

Sure, spontaneity seems romantic at first glance. And for some, it is. But it can also lead to a lot of potential problems.

The last thing you want is for your special night to encounter snags because the babysitter couldn’t stay late on such short notice or you didn’t make a dinner reservation and the wait is almost an hour at your favorite restaurant.

When date nights are far and few between, you’ll want to take the time to plan the evening out in advance. Decide what you’ll do, make reservations, and make sure you have a reliable sitter lined up.

Put Your Phones Away

In today’s age, it seems like everyone is glued to their phone. But tonight is your chance to rekindle things with your man.

So, before your date begins, tell your husband you want to have a phone-free night. This will allow you to fully pay attention to each other with the distractions of social media and text messages in the palm of your hand.

Of course, if you have kids, at least one of you will need to keep your phone on in case of emergency. But you can turn off all your other notifications and tell the sitter to call you instead if they need anything instead of texting you.

Relive Your First Date

So, what exactly should you do on your romantic evening? One of the best ideas is to relive your first date.

This will help you and your husband reminisce and appreciate just how far you’ve come since then. Plus, what’s more romantic than showing your man that you remember where he took you all those years ago?

Experience Something New

If you have a whole day at your disposal (or you don’t want to relive your first date), consider trying something new together. There’s no better way to strengthen your bond than by stepping outside your comfort zone with one another.

Take a salsa dancing class, go on a hot air balloon ride, or take a day trip to a nearby city. If you want to keep the night light and fun, consider seeing a stand-up comedy show. If you only have the evening to spend some alone time, grab some dessert from your local bakery or grocery store and stargaze in your backyard.

Have Dessert at Home

Whether you spend the day out at dinner or trying something new, you’re likely going to be surrounded by people on your special day. So, take dessert to-go or make homemade chocolate fondue at home.

Then, feel free to be as mushy and cheesy as you want with your man. You can feed each other chocolate covered strawberries or turn the heat up by licking chocolate off each other.

Don’t think that you need to spend the whole day out and about. It’s your chance to reconnect with your man, after all. So, have dessert at home and enjoy each other’s company.

Look Through Old Pictures

When was the last time you pulled out that old wedding album? Tonight is the perfect time to look through pictures of you two throughout the years and think about your favorite memories, like the moment he proposed or the romantic vacation you took a few years back.

Take a Relaxing Bath Together

Bubble baths are a great way to relax and let all the stress from the day just melt away. What better way to spend your alone time than by taking a relaxing bath together?

Dim the lights, play some romantic music in the background, light your favorite scented candles and use some relaxing bubble bath or bath salts. Then, you and your husband can enjoy a long soak paired with a nice glass of wine and an intimate conversation.

Give Each Other Massages

If you want to help your man fully relax, consider giving each other massages after your bath. While you can use fancy massage oil, scented lotion works just as well.

You can set the scene by bringing those same candles and music from your bath into the bedroom and sprinkling some rose petals on the bed. If you want to make this even sexier, slip on some lingerie or don’t get dressed after your relaxing bubble bath.

Try Something New in Bed

There’s no better way to end your romantic date night than with some sexy time. But don’t just fall into the same routine you always do when it comes to sex.

Instead, try something new. This could include trying a new position, watching porn together, indulging in a little role-play, or bringing some toys into bed.

If you’re not sure what to try, consider hitting the adult toy shop with your man earlier in the day. You can pick out some toys to use together and get inspiration for what you’d like to do to end your special evening.

Planning the Ultimate Romantic Evening

You and your man deserve a date night to reconnect and spend some quality time together. Just follow the above tips to plan the ultimate romantic evening with your husband. From reliving your first date to trying something new in bed, there are plenty of ways you can make the night special.

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