Get out there and create new memories while celebrating the moments that brought you together! These “Remember When…” date ideas are perfect for rekindling your connection and reminiscing about your unique journey as a couple.

• Recreate Your First Date: Go back to the place where you had your first date, or if that’s not possible, recreate it as closely as you can. Share memories and stories from that day and what you remember most.
• Cook the First Meal You Made Together: Whether it was a gourmet dish or a simple pasta, recreate the first meal you ever cooked together at home. Add a fun twist by cooking it blindfolded or by only using one hand each!
• Revisit the First Movie or Show You Watched Together: Watch the first movie or TV show you ever saw as a couple. Make it special by setting up a cozy atmosphere with popcorn, blankets, and your favorite snacks.
• Go to the First Place You Met: Visit the spot where you first met, whether it’s a park, a coffee shop, or a friend’s house. Spend some time there reminiscing and talking about how much has changed since then.
• Listen to the First Song You Danced To: Play the song you first danced to and have a private dance together at home, in your living room, or in a quiet park. Talk about the feelings you had during that first dance.
• Recreate Your First Photo Together: Find the first photo you ever took together and go back to the same spot or setting to take a new version of it. Compare the old and new photos and share memories.
• Try Something New Together: Think back to the first time you tried something new together—whether it was hiking, cooking a new recipe, or playing a sport. Choose a new experience you’ve never done before and give it a try together.
• Write Each Other Letters: Write letters to each other about what you thought the first time you met or went on a date, and then read them aloud to each other. Share your favorite memories and moments from that time.
• Have a “First” Experience Together: Try something that neither of you has done before, like visiting a new museum, taking a dance class, or going to a new restaurant. Make it a memorable “first” for both of you!

When you are on your date, here are some conversation starters for you to discuss as a couple.

REFLECTING ON THE PAST YEAR
PERSONAL GROWTH & GOALS
FAMILY & LEGACY
ADVENTURE & DREAMS
RELATIONSHIP REFLECTIONS
FILLING YOUR LOVE TANK
WORK & PERSONAL PASSIONS

REFLECTING ON THE PAST YEAR

• What kind of year has this been for you? Tell me the story of your proudest moment.
• How have you changed in the last year?
• Have your goals in life changed recently?
• How has your outlook on life changed in the past two years?

PERSONAL GROWTH & GOALS

• What goals do you have just for yourself right now?
• What is one way you would like to change?
• What things are missing in your life?
• What is something new you want to learn how to do, or is there something of interest you want to learn more about?

FAMILY & LEGACY

• In what ways would you like to be different from your parents, and in what ways would you like to be similar to them?
• What legacy do you want to take from your family or create together?
• Which relatives have you felt closest to and why?
• What wishes do you have for your future or current family?
• What were the highlights and lowlights of your adolescence?
• Who was your childhood hero or heroine and why?

ADVENTURE & DREAMS

• Where would you like to travel?
• What adventures would you like to have before you die?
• What would you like to save up for?
• If money and time were not a barrier, what hobby would you enjoy pursuing?
• What do you find exciting in life right now?
• What are your biggest worries about the future?

RELATIONSHIP REFLECTIONS

• What is something I do that you appreciate?
• I love it when you…
• When we first started dating, what drew you to me?
• Describe a date you would enjoy going on with me.
• What is a personality difference that you appreciate (how am I different from you, and you appreciate that difference)?
• What is one way I could love you or respect you better?

FILLING YOUR LOVE TANK

• What kinds of behaviors and interactions put fuel into your relationship love tank?
• What kinds of interactions or situations withdraw from your relationship love tank?
• After listening to each other’s answers, how will you intentionally make deposits to fill up each other’s tank?

WORK & PERSONAL PASSIONS

• How do you feel about your work or personal growth right now?
• If you could choose any other career or vocation, what would you choose and why?
• What are you good at?
• What is the best feedback you have received?

 Below are six simple and customizable date ideas including some conversation starters.

NEW IN TOWN
FAMILY MATTERS
 TIME FOR ADVENTURE
SWEET SENSATION
FILL THEIR TANK
LEARN TOGETHER

DATE IDEA | NEW IN TOWN

Play the tourist and pretend that you are new in town. You can explore a new beach, try a tour downtown, or head to the zoo. If you’re looking to save, simply stroll around somewhere new and window shop.

As you explore, discuss the following questions:

• What kind of year has this been for you? Tell me the story of your proudest moment.
• How have you changed in the last year?
• Have your goals in life changed recently?
• What goals do you have just for yourself right now?
• What is one way you would like to change?
• What things are missing in your life?
• How has your outlook on life changed in the past two years?

Bonus: Write down a goal for your relationship for this new year and display it somewhere you can both see on a regular basis. You could even share your goal with friends or family.

DATE IDEA | FAMILY MATTERS

Find a family-owned restaurant to have dinner at this month. It could be the taco shack down the street or an upscale steakhouse. You can go to your favorite spot or try something new—just make sure that the restaurant is family-owned.

When you go to dinner, discuss the following questions:

• How would you compare yourself to your parents? In what ways do you want to be the same or different?
• What legacy do you want to create or pass on?
• Which relatives have you felt closest to, and why?
• What wishes do you have for your current or future family?
• What were the highlights and low points of your adolescence?
• Who was your childhood hero or heroine, and why?

Bonus: Leave a note for the family that owns the restaurant, letting them know what you appreciate about the business they have built.

DATE IDEA | TIME FOR ADVENTURE

Choose a date that takes you out of your comfort zone. Go on a challenging hike, try snorkeling, or visit a new adventurous restaurant—perhaps one where you take off your shoes and sit on the floor. Whatever you do, try something new and exciting together.

On your date (or on the way there or back), discuss the following questions:

• Where would you like to travel?
• What adventures would you like to have before you die?
• What would you like to save up for?
• If money and time weren’t a barrier, what hobby would you pursue?
• What do you find exciting in life right now?
• What are your biggest worries about the future?

Bonus: Get out your calendars and schedule your next adventure. It could be booking a weekend getaway or planning an out-of-the-ordinary meal next week—just give yourselves something to look forward to.

DATE IDEA | SWEET SENSATION

Try a dessert-tasting tour. You can bake three different homemade cookies, prepare a gourmet dessert you’ve always wanted to try, or hop over to three different restaurants for dessert.

As you enjoy your sweets, discuss the following questions:

• What is something I do that you appreciate?
• I love it when you…
• When we first met, what made you want to keep seeing me?
• Describe a date you would enjoy going on with me.
• What personality difference between us do you appreciate?
• What is one way I could love or respect you better?

Bonus: Before the date, write a quick note to each other sharing something good you see in the other person. Read your notes over dessert.

DATE IDEA | FILL THEIR TANK

One of the best ways to connect is to serve someone else—together. Pick a project (big or small!) to serve someone together in a tangible way this month. You could write a note to a family member, volunteer at a local charity, or help at a food bank. The project doesn’t have to be huge, but do it together.

After you serve, discuss the following questions:

• What kinds of behaviors and interactions make you feel loved and appreciated?
• What kinds of interactions or situations make you feel drained?
• After listening to each other, how will you intentionally make deposits to fill up your partner’s tank?

Bonus: Pray together at the end of your conversation. It might feel awkward at first, but lifting each other up in prayer can strengthen your bond.

DATE IDEA | LEARN TOGETHER

People who are amazing at what they do can inspire us! For this date, learn from an expert together. You can take a cooking class, a golf lesson, or attend an art class. If you’d prefer a more budget-friendly option, watch a cooking show on YouTube and make a fancy dinner together following the instructions. Find a way to learn something new together this month.

During or after your date, discuss the following questions:

• How do you feel about work or life right now?
• If you could choose any other career or vocation, what would it be and why?
• What are you good at?
• What is something new you want to learn, or is there something of interest you want to explore further?
• What is the best feedback you’ve ever received?

Bonus: Compliment your instructor! Share with them how you see their talent and what impact it has had on you. If you’re learning online, find a way to leave a comment or send a message expressing your gratitude.