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February is the month of love and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Normally, people tend to go out of their way to express their love for each other, however, it might be different this year. 

With the current situation that still has restrictions on travel and social gathering, couples are faced with limited options on how they can celebrate. Nonetheless, this shouldn’t limit those who are looking forward to making the most of this day. Below are a few ‘date ideas’ that can help you enjoy this year’s Valentine’s Day with your significant other. 

Take a walk in nature 

Author Emily Swop commends the beauty of taking walks as a couple. This, she says, can be after dinner or hiking together. To her, this can change up your normal routine; you can take turns choosing which direction to go at each crossroad. While you’re at it, step off the sidewalk or road, and explore. Is there a pond or forest nearby that you have never ventured into? Use your photography skills, and take some creative photos together along the way, she writes.

Cook together 

A special home-cooked meal has always been much more romantic than eating out. If food is the way to your heart as a couple, then spending time in the kitchen preparing a meal together can be a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Take turns cooking each other’s favourite dishes, and when you are done, wine and dine together, this will also help you create new memories for your relationship or marriage.

Go for a trip

Tourism is still open for those who wish to spend time, for example, at a park or game reserve. Book early and plan on how you can make the best out of this time together. You can decide to spend a day or an entire weekend as you explore. And for more fun, you can even choose a destination that both of you have never been to, this will help you get out of your comfort zone and have a wonderful time together.

Play games together 

Have a good time with your mate by simply playing your favourite games as a couple. Therapists say playing games can help build stronger relationships. It takes the heat and stiffness out of a relationship. At times, as a couple you need to relax from the stress and daily obligations of making a relationship work and just have fun. On this Valentine’s Day, let it be the day you relax and spend this time together, just the two of you. Showing love and how much you care about your partner does not necessarily mean spending a lot of money on fancy dinners or flowers, at times spending time with them can be the best gift you can give them.

Go for a hike

Taking a hike is a great way to unplug and unwind with your partner. This Valentine’s Day, choose a scenic spot where you and your partner can enjoy nature and have fun too. Hiking with a partner is also believed to be an incredibly rewarding activity done as a couple and that it can strengthen a relationship greatly as well.

Movie night

A move night is always a great way of spending time together as a couple, especially if you are both movie lovers. And as it turns out, there are also advantages of watching movies together as a couple, for instance it can be a nice opener for a conversation. This Valentine’s, make your day memorable by simply selecting a few of your favourite movies and binge watch throughout the day. 

A movie night or romantic home-cooked dinner are great ways to spend Valentine’s Day. Net photos