If you're staying in this Valentine's Day and need some new date ideas for you and your love, we have 11 of them for you!
1.Have A Movie Marathon. Cozy up with your partner and have a romantic movie marathon. It can be anything from cheesy rom-coms to something scary so that you'll have an excuse to sit extra close.
2.Get A Psychic Zoom Reading. All you have to do is find a psychic, schedule an appointment, and then enjoy what happens next! Psychic and tarot card reader Davida Rappaport says "The intimacy of the moment — seeing yourselves, the psychic, and the cards — makes for a very special present."
3.Play Games. Set up a game night of your own! Get out your favorite boardgames and ask your date to bring over one of theirs.
4.Read Out Loud To Each Other. Are you lovers of literature? Then "get your partner comfortable and take turns reading them a story,” Preece says. “It doesn’t matter what it is — it could be a fairytale, thriller, or comedy. It just gives you the opportunity to spend time relaxing and enjoying each other’s company, while making sure they feel special.
5.Throw An Anti-Valentine’s Day Party. An Anti-Valentine's Day party could be a low-key (and funny) way to celebrate, without putting too much pressure on yourselves. Decorate your place with black hearts and wear all black.
6.Bake Heart-Shaped Cookies. Bake your very own Conversation Hearts or heart-shaped Rice Krispie treats.
7.Do Arts & Crafts. Paint, color, or build something together! Relationship expert and founder of Relationup Rhonda Milrad said “You create intimacy by doing. The activity itself creates an opportunity to interact in ways that don’t occur when you are sitting politely across the table from one another. In an activity, you are negotiating, compromising, collaborating, sharing, and often working toward a common goal.”
8.Go Ice Skating Or Sledding. Relationship expert and bestselling author Susan Winter says “Low-pressure dates create a low-pressure Valentine’s Day.” So if you're feeling overwhelmed by the thought of cards, and flowers, and fancy gifts, go for something experiential, like ice skating.
9.Cook A Fancy Dinner. Get out your recipe book and a great bottle of wine! And don't forget the candles so that it all feels romantic.
10.Order Takeout. Is cooking too much pressure for you? Instead, grab the menu of your favorite local restaurant and order dishes you know and love.
11.Get Coffee & Stroll Around. Bundle up, order a coffee, and stroll around town together. Simple as that!
When it comes to the end of your date night with, don't be afraid to share a kiss on your stoop — or whatever else feels right.
Happy Valentine's!