David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
$20 Date Night: Keeping your Relationship Strong while in Recession
Relationships in the Raw: Tips to build healthy communication
January 7th, 2009
Many couples have the stress with finances and struggle to keep the marriage securely attached. Marriage needs to be nurtured, similar to growing a flower. It needs sun light, water, nutrients from the soil, and time to grow.
A few years back, my husband was in school and I was starting my therapy practice. We didn?t have much money at the time, yet wanted to keep the relationship strong and connected. We started a game called $20 Date Night. We scheduled every Friday night for date night and we switched off with creating the date. The goal of date night is to create a date with only spending $20. To our surprise, we came up with many dates for $20 or less; it just took imagination and creativity. To this day, we continue or date night challenge?
Date night is a relationship necessity and priority? just like giving a plant its water and sunlight on a regular basis. I encourage you to take the challenge and create your $20 date night! Don?t let the lack of money get in the way of your relationship. Here are a few ideas on creating a $20 or less date night. Take the challenge and create your own date?I dare you!!!
Relationships in the Raw: Tips to build healthy communication
January 7th, 2009
Many couples have the stress with finances and struggle to keep the marriage securely attached. Marriage needs to be nurtured, similar to growing a flower. It needs sun light, water, nutrients from the soil, and time to grow.
A few years back, my husband was in school and I was starting my therapy practice. We didn?t have much money at the time, yet wanted to keep the relationship strong and connected. We started a game called $20 Date Night. We scheduled every Friday night for date night and we switched off with creating the date. The goal of date night is to create a date with only spending $20. To our surprise, we came up with many dates for $20 or less; it just took imagination and creativity. To this day, we continue or date night challenge?
Date night is a relationship necessity and priority? just like giving a plant its water and sunlight on a regular basis. I encourage you to take the challenge and create your $20 date night! Don?t let the lack of money get in the way of your relationship. Here are a few ideas on creating a $20 or less date night. Take the challenge and create your own date?I dare you!!!
- Dinner for two: Find a local restaurant that provides a happy hour menu. Order several appetizers to share. Many restaurants have large portions and you two can be satisfied with simply a few items.
- Tiki Torches: Why spend money if you can have your date in your own back yard? Spend a few dollars on tiki torches and create a romantic ambiance without spending much money. Dinner outside and focusing on one another is a great way to nurture your relationship without hurting the bank account. Plus you don?t have to pay for babysitting!
- Sunset and Sandwiches: Take the time to watch a beautiful sunsets while eating gourmet sandwiches from your local deli. Cuddle up with a blanket and enjoy the view!
- Picnic at the Park: Nice weather, homemade food, and a cozy blanket can make the best date out at the park. The relaxing atmosphere and a place to focus on one another. Bring along a deck of cards or a
- Bonfire Dinners: Here in San Diego there are many different beaches to do a bonfire. If you have the luxury of a bonfire pit, take your partner out have dinner and shmores around the fire.
- Open Mic Night: Many coffee shops do an open microphone night for musicians, comedians, etc. Be adventurous and hit a coffee shop near you. The price of a latte and sugary scone might just hit the spot!
- Matinee Movie: Dates don?t have to be during the evening? matinee movies are great with cost and easy to still have time as a couple. Snuggle up and enjoy the movie.
- Movie and Snacks: Avoid the uncomfortable cuddling in a movie theatre and have a movie night at home. Spread out your favorite snack items, such as cheese, crackers, veggies, etc.
