Here are several cozy and unusual suggestions on what you can add to your dating itinerary:
Let's grab some coffee
It might be boring to visit your regular coffee shop all the time — so be spontaneous! Walk around and, once you find a nice spot, don't hesitate to come in. Of course, you could choose a coffee shop you would like to go to in advance. Then opt for a place with a cozy, calm atmosphere where you can talk with your partner and enjoy yourself. That's what the Dutch call "huggelig."
Tips
- Organize such a date in the morning or afternoon
- If it's possible to book a table, do it
- Listen actively, offer a genuine compliment, and talk with your date
Are you up for dancing on ice?
If you've ever read Icebreaker, you perhaps know how passionate and romantic an ice skating date could be. But first things first, check if both you and your partner know how to skate. Falling over might be funny only if it's not you. Ask yourself if you can feel comfortable on the ice and check it out with your date. Ice skating is one of the best couple activities in winter. You are outside, but don't feel cold, you hold hands, but it doesn't feel awkward, and even falling down has its pros, like getting support from your partner.
Tips
- Buy or reserve tickets beforehand
- Wear warm clothes
- Bring tissues
- Check if skates can be rented or if you need to bring yours
- Have fun and make jokes with your date
Wanna do something creative?
Crafts night is one of the most creative date night ideas. Winter brings numerous opportunities to spend time at home, whether watching movies or savoring warm tea with homemade cookies. It's totally normal to want to snuggle together on a couch, but once in a while, try doing something creative. As Elizabeth Gilbert said in her Big Magic book, "If you're alive, you're a creative person." Try crocheting or scrapbooking, create a concrete sculpture of your hands, or bake and design cookies.
Tips
- Prepare all ingredients and materials
- Choose something that you both like or don't mind doing
- Have some snacks, wine, or tea
- Wear suitable clothes
- Create and talk about creativity with your date
Volunteering is always a great idea
Over winter, we spend much more time resting at home. Once you get bored with it, try volunteering with your partner. It doesn't have to be something difficult, like participating in a fundraising run. There are many volunteering ideas for chilly winter days. Just to name a few, you could visit an animal shelter or help at a local soup kitchen. Volunteering date shouldn't be something you have to do, but rather something you want to try.
Tips
- Choose the kind of volunteering you both find important
- Check your responsibilities before applying
- Help others and talk with your date about doing good in the world
Organize a movie marathon date
You may choose a holiday like Christmas or Valentine's Day for your movie marathon date, or you could simply organize it on a weekend. It seems like such a date is pretty easy to organize, but don't be fooled. It's all about creating a special atmosphere, which needs a lot of effort. And don't forget to compile a list of movies that both you and your date will like. Ask your date about some movie marathon suggestions to get to know their taste and choose the best films to watch together.
Tips
- Prepare some snacks
- Light up the candles or turn on Christmas lights
- Make cocktails or hot cocoa
- Put aside your phone, watch films, and talk with your date if they don't mind
Hope our date ideas for winter will make your winter more exciting and your relationship more intimate. And remember, even in the coldest winter, love will help you warm up.
