Date Nights Are Overrated: 4 Better Couple Experiences

Candle light dinners are beautiful. The intimate moments and the excitement of being close to the one that we love can fill our souls with a deep sense of fulfilment. However, it can become repetitive and predictable. As a couple there are so many thrilling or serene activities that you can enjoy together. The world is vast and the experiences that it offers are limitless. In this article, we will explore some of the best experiences that you can have as a couple other than the normal Dinner Dates. These experiences could ignite that “honeymoon phase” intimacy in your relationship. Based on your relationship style, choose the right one and enjoy. Don’t think twice.

We all know that art has the power to connect hearts deeply. Hence, if we engage in an artistic endeavour together, we can easily improve the depth of our intimacy. Creating something is a very meaningful activity. Furthermore, when its done together, the effect multiplies manifold. Therefore, if you are into painting, join a painting class. Love pottery-making? Go for it. Indeed, if you love watching films, go for a film festival. Appreciating a great piece of art will also take you through an emotional journey together which will also get manifested as increased love in your relationship. Cafes and resorts that are present throughout Goa, Rishikesh, Jaipur or Delhi offer great weekend retreats filled with artistic pursuits.


Adrenaline not only makes us excited and active, it also has the power to bind people together. Thus, look up one of the best adventurous activities that you can find near you and jump right in. You can decide to engage in Bungee Jumping in Goa, Mountain Biking through Sikkim, Kayaking through the backwaters of Kerala or even a comparably safe experience of Camel safari in Jaisalmer deserts.

The truth is, a shared adventurous activity will gift us long-lasting memories, along with joy and a sense of building trust. The shared moments of joy and laughter will strengthen your bond and value for each other. Do you guys identify yourselves as an adventurous couple? If the answer is yes, this is your thing.


We all know that meditation calms our mind and refreshes our entire being. It is a great way to connect strongly with your deeper self and inner realities. Moreover, doing meditation together will also result in an improved sense of intimacy and understanding. When you meditate together, both of you are cleansing and exercising your minds. You will also be progressing on your spiritual path. It will feel like having a companion in your journey of exploring the inner truths and self-discovery.

Vipassana meditation is one of the most scientific, effective and rational meditation technique that is available in the world right now. Working entirely based on donations with no commercialisation, they have meditation centres all over the world. Vipassana is a Buddhist meditation technique with no external elements or advices. It is just you, your mind, body and hours of self-discovery. You can search for the nearby Vipassana meditation centre and reserve a seat in the upcoming retreat.


Kindness is a value that binds humanity together. Nothing in this world can create the feeling of meaning that we will receive when we see a smile of joy of a suffering soul. The world is carrying huge amounts of evil and suffering within it. So, you can, as a couple, decide to become a symbol of hope and compassion. This weekend, join a volunteering trip with NGOs. It can be to a village education camp or a wildlife sanctuary. Teach some new words to children, recount to them a story that shows the values of love and truth, cook and serve food for the underprivileged, plant trees or you can also decide to volunteer to serve food at a langar in a Gurudwara where thousands from all cast, class and religion arrive everyday for food. These experiences will be far more valuable than souvenirs or selfies.

As a couple, there are so many mesmerising experiences that you can explore together. Choose one among these today itself and convert this weekend into days of deep fulfilment and affection. Years down the line you will be able to look back and say “Life was good and purposeful.”

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How to get better as a couple?
   To get better as a couple focus on open communication and active listening, prioritise quality time, respect individual independence and tackle problems as a team.
2. What is the 7 7 7 rule in dating?
   This rule help us strengthen relationship by scheduling time together. You can decide to go for a date every 7 days, take an overnight stay every 7 weeks and go for a longer vacation every 7 months.
3. How much age gap is healthy?
   0 to 3 years of age gap is healthy for a good relationship.