The easiest way to enjoy alone time with your partner is to explore their love language. Assisting your spouse with chores can be beautiful for a partner whose love language is Acts of service but not someone whose primary love language is quality time.
To identify your partner’s love language, read Gary Chapman’s book: 5 love languages. We highly recommend that you read about love languages before exploring our lists of beautiful things to do with your partner.
What does loving your partner mean? If you are in love, your actions will preach!
Being an introvert, extrovert or ambivert does not limit the expressive nature of love but the form of expressions vary for different personalities.
Love is not expressed in words alone, it is present in our choices, actions, decisions, efforts and entire lifestyle. You can’t say you “love” when your actions reflect the exact opposite of your declaration.
Loving your partner means being intentional, it is the long term cycle of consistently choosing your partner and doing all you can to love them in everything. It means you understand imperfections but you are willing to be better everyday to prove your love.
Love is not a competition of “who gives more“, it is a state of the heart where giving yourself, your time and resources becomes a lifestyle.
For the records: The fact that you are here right now searching for beautiful things to do with your partner shows that you love your spouse and you are happy to share thoughtful ideas you can recreate with your spouse.
9 things to do with your partner at home
Remember, it’s best to choose things that satisfy your partner’s love language. We recommend a mix of activities between your love language and hers/his.
- Read a book together
Reading is boring? That’s because you were reading for an exam. Have you tried reading with or for your partner on a calm rainy day cuddled up with blankets?
Have you ever wondered why kids love a night-time story before bed? The answer is simple – It’s a soothing and loving experience.
There are so many books to choose from but make sure you remember: mood, genre and taste.
- Pick a book that’s right for a romantic timeout with your partner at home.
- Don’t pick a horror or sci-fi story unless your partner prefers that.
- Get the right snacks to accompany your reading date.
2. Cook each other favourite meal
If you have an eternal beef with your Kitchen that always ends up with flames and an extinguisher – you should skip this. However, if you both almost never get to eat together due to the nature of your jobs, this is your chance.
Ordering in is great but imagine cooking for each other, working in the same kitchen, chatting, laughing at how terrible or beautiful your food looks – the list is endless.
Whenever you’re thinking of things to do with your partner, you must be intentional. Do something different, explore your strengths and flaws as well to ensure you both have a great time.
3. Take board game ideas from games for two and have a games night
If you love board games then this Instagram game couple will inspire you with a ton of ideas from scrabble to Monopoly and more.
You can never go wrong with a board game date unless you are or have a sore loser.
P.S It’s not a competition, relax, have fun, enjoy each other’s company and if someone has a winning streak guess who can turn the board upside-down (winks).
4. Practise your Waltz and Salsa moves
“I don’t have a single dance bone” that’s fine! You are not creating perfect videos for social media, it’s all about enjoying your partner. Dancing is one beautiful thing to do with your partner especially if you never get the chance to do it often.
Search through Spotify Waltz or Salsa playlist, watch some YouTube videos to learn the basics if you’re a beginner and dance away your day off with your lover.
5. Talk about your dreams and future
Cut down on the gossip or celebrity gist and focus on your future today. If you’re yet to have kids talk about what life will be like with them or their potential names.
What about your dreams? The book you are too scared to write? The business idea you keep dreaming about or your future vacation plans.
Don’t overthink! be present in the moment and enjoy amazing conversations with your partner.
6. Order-in from your favourite restaurant
If your partner always cooks your meals this is the right time to give him/her a break.
Book your entire meal for the day and give them time out from the kitchen. A once- in a while treat won’t get you broke, stop bringing up weightless excuses.
7. If you have the budget book an indoor spa date
Planning an indoor date can be romantic, exciting and expensive on some occasions. A Home spa-date won’t be cheap but if you have the extra budget give your partner an experience to remember.
8. Cuddles, movies and calories
A more affordable indoor date will require 3 major ingredients: a trip to the grocery store for snacks, movies and you of course.
If you’re partner is on a diet go for healthy snacks like chopped fruits, nuts and yogurt.
P.S Don’t choose only your favourite movies, choose theirs too and if possible explore other genres you never know what you may discover.
9. Reflect about dating, talk about everything and nothing.
This may sound a tad serious but it definitely gets you both in your feelings (sad and happy).
If you’re married, sharing past date experiences can bring back sweet memories, it can also remind you how long you’ve come together and how life stress can be stealing some spice and fun from your relationship.
It spurs you to return to past traditions that boosted your love and communication.
Here are 5 other things you can do with your partner online
- Stream your favourite series
Netflix and chill? You should definitely use that subscription now you have the chance.
- Play video games online
Mortal kombat, PS5 and lots more. For more spice, join an opposing team online and try to defeat your partner. This can be a fun and exhilarating experience.
- Go window shopping
If you’re both spontaneous spenders this is an “out of bounds” activity for you.
However, if you love fashion, enjoy beautiful curated Pinterest boards, it’s time to scroll through your wishlist with your partner. Talk about what will look good on you, how you will style something differently or compare prices.
This is a relaxing and fun experience.
Takeaway
Vacationing with your partner is a wholesome but it’s a bit more pricey and it could be something you do once or twice a year depending on your finances.
We have curated 10 non-vacation things to do with your partner, we hope you enjoy them.
