What are your favorite cheap date ideas?

This is a fun one! As a couples therapist, I often suggest going for a walk, a picnic, a date night at home. Cook for one another, engage in good conversation and try and put technology away. Grab ice cream, go to trivia night or do a wine and game night at home. It’s less about what you do & More about the company you bring.

There are great options for cheaper dates. It’ll depend on where you live, what your interests are, and of course, the time of the year too. One of the most common dates (other than dinner) will be getting coffee, which is fine, but it can be fun to do something along with the coffee to make the date more interesting! In general, daytime dates are often cheaper than doing things at nighttime. Breakfast is always a lot less expensive than getting food and booze at night, which tends to add up in the bill. I love going out for breakfast or brunch as a date idea. You can dress up and go out for tea at a tea house that doesn’t have a high price tag. You can go mini golfing, you can visit a farmers markets in town, you can see a movie and go to a dessert café together afterwards. You can have a picnic at a park or beach with a small charcuterie setup that won’t cost much. After a few dates, once you’ve gotten more comfortable with each other you can go on a walk or hike somewhere, too. All of these ideas don’t need to be expensive but can be very romantic and fun.