Staying in on date night

Making reservations, purchasing advance tickets, finding parking . . . perhaps even finding a sitter. Going out on date night can take a lot of planning and end up being a huge expense. No wonder more and more couples are forgoing date night.

However, skipping our on this time honoured tradition may be harming the romance level of couples in our country. Study after study shows that couples who set aside special time for romance are more likely to stay together and quicker to report satisfaction with their partner and their relationship.

So how do you keep the romance, but skip the hassle and the expense?

On this week's date night, why not plan to stay in . . . and have your date night delivered to your door.

Preparing Your Home

Just because you are staying in does not mean that the atmosphere cannot be special. If you plan to make At-Home-Dates a regular event (and you should!) then it is wise to put together a small kit of must have items that can be conveniently pulled-out.

Part of the excitement of a date is visiting somewhere new. There is something about the new atmosphere that makes you feel fresh and more in love. This same effect can be achieved quickly at home with a few simple changes. Move your table into a new room, or position your sofa at a new angle.

You can also splurge on some beautiful long burning candles to provide soft lighting. Candle light is a quick way to transform a room, plus the soft glow is very flattering!

And, of course, if you have kids then their toys and effects should be tidied up and removed from your date area. Plan your date to start after they have gone to bed or encourage them to sleep at the house of a friend or relative.

Selecting the Entertainment

Dinner and a movie is the most classic date-night routine and one that translates very well into a stay at home date. But you can forget killing the mood by driving around for take away and a rental, instead have both delivered to your door while you spend the time pampering your partner.

With a little research, you will likely find that home delivery does not mean boring or low-quality food. In fact, some of the most respected restaurants offer delivery services. If the restaurant does not offer their own delivery, you can always hire a delivery service to pick up your take away.

Food is not the only thing that can be delivered. The latest trend in movie rentals is to have the rental delivered directly to your door. LOVEFiLM is the leading deliverable DVD rental service in the UK. This company offers over 65,000 titles including the hottest new releases. Try them FREE for 14 days - that is two date nights!

This week plan your date night as a stay at home event - skip the hassle and save more time for the romance!

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