TYPES OF DATES EVERY COUPLE SHOULD TRY:
1. PICNIC DATE
There is something special and free about the outdoors. Pack up some food and drinks and a leso, find a spot and have fun
2. WALK DATE
Make time to just take a walk as you bond. Walk for long as you hold hands, laugh, bump shoulder to shoulder. You need no money for this
3. ELEGANT DATE
Go all out. Gentleman, ask her out to an expensive, classy venue. Give her a chance to dress up. She will feel special, smiling as you romance her; she wearing her fashionable dress
4. DANCE DATE
Find a place where good music is played or dance is taught and go there as a couple. Salsa, lingala, afro, twist, benga; go to a place where you will sweat, groove and get down
5. IMPROMPTU DATE
Dates don't have to be pre-planned. Be spontenous sometimes, drop everything and go somewhere as a couple for some quality time
6. MOVIE DATE
Go to the cinema. Movies bring out emotions
7. DOUBLE DATE
Go out on a date with another couple close to you. This will give you a chance to celebrate love and talk couple to couple. Your love will grow stronger
8. COMPASSION DATE
There are many people in society to bless. You and your partner, find a children's home, an elderly home, a hospital or someone in need and together go spend time with them. God will bless your love
9. CANDLE-LIGHT DINNER DATE
There is something romantic about looking into each other's eyes in dim candle light. Make it special. Romance is sweet
10. SPECIAL MOMENT DATE
This is when you celebrate big as a couple a special moment like Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation or Promotion. Never forget these moments
11. MAKE-UP DATE
If things between you two haven't been going well. Make effort to save your love by planning a good date. A date provides a good setting to allow you two to talk and get back to deep love
12. LUNCH DATE
Since you work at different jobs, sometimes meet up and have a couple's lunch for an hour or so
13. OLD LOVE DATE
Dates are not for young love only. Sadly, as lovers stay in a relationship/marriage, the dates become fewer as they go through the motions. No matter how long you've been together, step outside your everyday responsibilities and go for a date to rekindle and sustain the excitement
14. SPORTS DATE
Is your favorite football club, rugby team, basketball team, golfer playing? Is it the safari rally, athletics? Go out for dates as a couple where you can scream, cheer and go wild. You two will connect more
15. FRIENDS DATE
Have a barbeque, hook up with friends, throw a party. Organize something as a couple where your love will be celebrated in the presence of close friends
16. TRAVEL DATE
Pack your bags and travel. Break the monotony and as a couple drive, fly, sail to a place you've never been. Experience new attractions together. Your love will never be boring this way
16. STAY AT HOME DATE
Or lock yourself in the house. Not to work or do chores. But to switch off everything and concentrate on each other. Cook together, eat together, make memories for two
Choosing the right partner to marry often involves looking for key characteristics that align with a lifelong commitment. Here are 20 traits to consider when determining if someone might be the right marriage partner for you:
1. **Communication Skills* They express their thoughts and feelings openly and listen to yours.
2. **Trust* You both trust each other completely and work to maintain that trust.
3. **Respect* They show respect for you, your individuality, and your boundaries.
4. **Honesty* Honesty is at the core of your relationship; they are truthful and transparent.
5. **Compassion* They show kindness and empathy towards you and others.
6. **Support* They support your aspirations and are there for you in difficult times.
7. **Reliability* You can count on them; they keep their promises and follow through on commitments.
8. **Conflict Resolution* They are willing to work through disagreements constructively.
9. **Shared Values* You share fundamental values and goals that are crucial for your life together.
10. **Sense of Humor* They can laugh with you, and at themselves, in a way that brings joy.
11. **Adaptability* They cope well with changes and are willing to grow with you.
12. **Emotional Stability* They manage their emotions healthily and do not act out in harmful ways.
13. **Maturity* They show maturity in making decisions and dealing with life's challenges.
14. **Affection* They express love and affection towards you regularly.
15. **Patience* They have patience with you and the relationship’s growth.
16. **Mutual Interests* While not crucial, sharing some interests can strengthen your bond.
17. **Integrity* They have strong moral principles that guide their actions.
18. **Loyalty* They are loyal to you and the relationship, even in tempting situations.
19. **Financial Responsibility* They handle money responsibly and share similar financial goals.
20. **Friendship* Beyond romance, they are genuinely your friend and enjoy your companionship.
Remember that relationships require mutual effort and that no one is perfect. The most important thing is to find someone who is willing to work with you towards maintaining a loving, respectful, and fulfilling partnership.
©Emeka Emmanuel
Team Valutok