Making Plans for a Date (Date Your Mate Month)

Doing the same activities during each date can become boring. When there is no excitement, creativity, or surprises when you are on a date with the same person; You might want to use a planner or a planner application. In the planner or on a notebook you can make notes of what your mate likes and dislikes. Also, what they might like to do on a future date. Keep in mind what they like and what you like when you are out on a date with them.

There are times when you are dating the same person and it can become boring, especially if you have lost contact with them. Even though you might live together in a marriage or live separate single lives; Dating might seem boring when you lose that closeness or that bond that brought you together. Therefore, it is best to reacquaint yourself with your partner during monthly dates with them. Sometimes both of you are too busy to date and other times you might be too busy taking care of a newborn baby. No matter what the reasons are, get to know them as a friend and understand them.

This month is recognized as Date Your Mate Month. Date Your Mate Month helps you find ways to be creative, enthusiastic, and get to know your partner. Additionally, feeling motivated to date the same person and strengthening your relationship with them. Use a planner or a checklist to get to them know and to stir up feelings that you shared together romantically. Furthermore, do not feel pressured to do things so they can like you.

Date with the intention of finding your mate or to strengthen your marriage with your mate. Besides making a schedule or a planner for dating, you can use assumptions and make enough questions to create a romantic date for them and for you. Ask them what their dream dates are like and see how you can surprise them on your next date with them. Often the best dates are the ones that are simple, romantic, and do not require too much planning. However, it depends on your mate’s personality and what they like.

It also depends on your budget in making a memorable evening or afternoon date with your mate. Dating does not have to be complicated even if you only know your mate for two or three months or years. Express yourself and show your affection towards your mate. Always plan and organize a romantic day for your partner by not criticizing them. Experience new activities together and make sure you both feel safe. 

There are many ways to have a spontaneous, creative, and romantic date with them. But make sure your mate is comfortable and open to new dating ideas. For example, if your partner is too busy at work; You might want to go to a restaurant where their job is at to have an afternoon date with them during their lunch break. Additionally, if your mate is too stressed out, you might want to participate in a couple’s yoga session or do walking meditation together at a park. Another example is by exercising together and supporting them if they want to lose weight for health reasons.

Personalize and customize your dating plans for your mate and for yourself. It does not have to be an expensive date if you know both of you will enjoy being together for an hour or two hours. Free events or community events might be something that can surprise your mate and can be lots of fun. Try painting classes together or base your dates on both of your favorite hobbies. Here is a brief list of things that your mate might like on a future date. 

1. Try on hats, costumes, or paint each other’s faces while being at a spring or summer festival.
2. Attending a farmers’ market and tasting the free samples.
3. Make dinner or a quick lunch for your mate and take it to their workplace.
4. Participate in a local or community event.
5. Create a picnic date or ride bicycles together.
6. Walk in the park holding hands and eat cotton candy together. 
7. Taste a new meal at a restaurant and hold hands. 
8. Listen to music and sing at a karaoke place or make a karaoke place at home. 
9. Take pictures at a photo booth or make your photo booth at home with head pieces and props. 
10. Go hiking, walk in a garden, jog, or do a fun exercise together. 

These are just ten ideas, but you can always modify them to what your mate likes or what your mate might enjoy on a date. Use aromatherapy or candles to create a romantic mood with your mate and with flowers. Make sure your mate is not allergic to flowers or select flowers to which they are not allergic. As well as selecting jewelry or lotions that your mate might like after having a date with them. Here are websites with dating ideas for dating your mate. 

12 Ideas for Date Your Mate Month-Kirk Kara Blog:

12 Ideas for Date Your Mate Month - Kirk Kara Blog

Date Your Mate-Gottman:

Date Your Mate! (gottman.com)

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