Why Date Nights Are Important

We have all heard that having date nights are important for relationships, but how many of us know why? Date nights serve an important function in amorous relationships by keeping the relationship fresh. This is accomplished by creating new memories and strengthening bonds. When planning a date night with your significant other, it is very important to consider sharing something new or special. When I say "sharing something new," I mean sharing a new experience together. This can mean a restaurant, an activity, or something that is new to both of you. Doing this will ensure that the date will be a quality one, because it will potentially get both of you out of your comfort zones and in turn, lead to a stronger bond.

An example of this is when Paola (my girlfriend) and I went out to dinner at this very fancy and expensive restaurant called Ocean at Main, in Laguna Beach. Despite the high quality and taste of our meals, and unique and pleasant atmosphere being unparalleled, we both left hungry after saying goodbye to our friends, Benjamin Franklin and Ulysses Grant. It was a lovely experience, but now we recreate similar experiences by doing things at home with each other. For instance: cooking. This is one example of the intangible things you get from trying new things. Now, you're probably thinking to yourself, what does he mean when he says, "share something special?" Well the answer is very simple: Share something you are passionate about! Think of it as show-and-tell! I personally share my favorite songs, books, sports teams, and role models. To be brief, it's pretty much anything that is meaningful to you. My girlfriend has shared movies, her faith, health trends, and her editorial skills, lol. Keep in mind that you should respect your significant other's passion, but don't be afraid to share the things that bring joy to you as well. You should have a better understanding of each other after learning about each other, and you might even have a new activity to look forward to doing together. Talking about what you each liked or disliked after a date is definitely recommended as well! My girlfriend and I have been in our "Honey Moon Phase" for almost the last year, and these practices have definitely helped us maintain that. I hope that you can apply whatever you learned from this to help maintain or rebuild your relationship, or even friendship. I know I made it mostly about couples, but don't forget a friendship is a type of relationship, too!