So the honeymoon is over, and you would have to agree its a bit cliche, nevertheless, Date Night is a great option for couples to continue trying to keep themselves interested in spending isolated time together. But lets face it, throw some babies in the picture and well.... Date what?
Tricky but not rocket science...A CHALLENGE INDEED, and a much needed escape for you both. Lets commit to making the effort consistently on some patterned schedule where you do not over book, reschedule, forget.. No you have a standing appointment on this day and its important to keep! Its important, really it is. What do you do? Hey go get a room and sleep, doesn't matter as much what you do, but that you do it together. Oh but you had a fight, and you're not feeling her right now. She's so not feeling you right now.... do you cancel? Eh no, because DATE NIGHT is something you look forward to because you have all these great ideas and useful tips on having a variety of good times together and you know how much that means to your relationship. Thats the night you go see a movie. Less talk :-).
The simple fact is that you make sure that something is for just you two, something that you all can make personal. You can go do whatever it is that you like. There are so many things that you don't do anymore, use these nights or days (wouldn't it be cool if its a secret day appointment?) to do them.
Places to try: I like Downtown LA here are a few (there are many now) places to try:
Perch on a beautiful day, its outdoor rooftop, real chic and cool. (brunch is an option). More traditional and sure to satisfy is Flemmings (lobster is crack), and I love the ambience at Bottega Louie .
Other LA locales: You don't have to do typical restaurants. Just do cool hangout for a drink like a Private Rooftop at Le Petit Ermitage or EVEN SWEETER, Go for dessert. Lots of places, such as Carmela Ice Cream , are great for a nice time together.
GUYS. Remember courting her and luring her in to your love, she fell for it. Why did she fall for it? Cause she liked that romantic stuff. She's not as provocative and sensual perhaps these days, so make sure she has what she needs so that she doesn't feel insecure about herself and you're more likely to have a funner date ( i.e. mani pedi, waxing, hair salon visit, and whatever beauty grooming she needs).
Women often begin to put themselves on the back burner and put their family first, and what happens is she doesn't do the things that inspired her to be the woman you fell in love with. She's not treated like the chick you wanted to get anymore, you gotta help her help you. Make sure her intimates are updated and hire a housekeeper to finish the work so your wifey can go spend time on herself. Your date (uh life) will be better I can guarantee ya.
Lets give it a try, shall we? xoxoxo