It may depend a lot on how you’ve been spending your time.
If the two of you are starting the umpteenth Netflix marathon, you may simply find yourselves utterly bored.
There’s no better time to mix things up.
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It just might turn into the date night you both desperately needed.
Host a wine tasting for two.
Watch your wedding video.
Footage from your favorite day isn’t reserved for anniversaries.
Press play and get ready to be transported back to the happiest of times.
Take a trip down memory lane by going through old photos instead.
Learn a few new dance moves.
Turn on your favorite album, jump onto YouTube, and try out a tutorial.
Looking for inspiration?We have a few dances Southerners should know to get you started.
Break out a board game.
It only takes two to play some of the classics.
Competitive couples be warned.
It could get heated!
Fire up the fondue.
Indulge in warm cheese overhomemade breadormelted chocolateover strawberries.
Try stargazing.
Grab a glass of wine and a pair of binoculars.
Gaze up from your patio and see what constellations you could find.
Bonus points if you keep your cell phone off the whole time.
Challenge each other to a video game marathon.
Treat each other to breakfast in bed.
…or dinner in bed if your kids are early risers.
Take turns cooking for each other on two different days so the other person can relax completely.
Just imagine it’s room service andenjoy a little staycation luxury.
Jot down your story.
Put your history down on paper.
Your kids will thank you one day.
Take a love language test and compare notes.
Think you know your partner?
Host a friendly cooking competition.
Test your skills, “Top Chef” style.
Find twonew recipesyou’ve been meaning to try, set the stakes, and get cooking.
Make a travel bucket list.
There’s no time like now to start thinking of all the places you want to go together.
Close your eyes and envision future escapes toCarolina beaches,Smoky Mountain peaks, andvibrant Southern cities.
Try your hand at classic card games.
Take turns watching each others favorite movies.
You might be surprised by how much you enjoy his action-packed movie or her lovely period drama.
Toss together a homemade pizza.
Scour the fridge for any fun leftovers you could throw on top to make something unique.
Or if you’re a planner, we’ve got you covered with some of our favoritepizza recipes.
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