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With all of the stresses, chores, and distractions of daily life, it’s not always easy to find time to connect with your partner or come up with fun things to do together. That’s where having a couples bucket list comes in handy. With a bucket list like the one below, you and your S.O. will always have fun, cute, exciting activities to try that will bring you closer and help you re-connect. Work your way through these 40 ideas to keep your relationship exciting and grow closer as a couple.
Things You Should Know
- Bucket list activities are a fun way to bond with your partner and break out of your typical routine.
- Regularly choose an activity from this list to do with your partner, like once a week or once a month.
- Work your way through the activities until you’ve checked everything off your couples bucket list!
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See schools of fish and colorful reefs for a cherished life-long memory. Plan a trip to a seaside destination and go on an underwater snorkeling or scuba diving adventure together.
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Wrap yourselves in a blanket and cuddle by a fire under the stars. Get away from work, screens, and stress by going on a weekend camping trip . Pack hot dogs, stuff for s’mores, and a cozy tent for two.
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Be playful and embrace your inner child with a fun day at the beach. Work together to build the sandcastle of your dreams. When it’s finished, walk along the beach holding hands and go for a refreshing swim.
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Make a lasting impact that you can watch grow along with your love. Plant a tree in your yard, or find an open spot in your community that could use more shade. If you plant the tree away from home, visit it occasionally with your partner to see how much it’s grown.
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Sip good wine and tour vineyards with your favorite person. Make it more fun by ranking each wine you try. At the end, buy the bottle you both liked the most and save it for a special occasion (your anniversary, perhaps?).
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You’re never too old to make a pillow fort . Drape linens or sheets over your dining room chairs. Line the floor with thick, plush blankets and pack in as many pillows as you can. Once you’re inside, play games, watch movies, or just cuddle and talk for hours.
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Go on an adventure of a lifetime by visiting a new country . Experience brand new sights, sounds, foods, and culture together.
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Bundle up and hold on to each other tight. Hold hands, take selfies, and keep each other stable while you ice skate in case one of you slips. End the day with some hot cocoa or whisky and lots of cuddling to warm up. Ice skating is the perfect winter bucket list activity.
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Dress up and dine out for a romantic night of good food and conversation. Make a reservation somewhere that’s typically “off-limits” and splurge on yourselves—you deserve it! Wear your finest and ditch your phones so your eyes are only on each other. --Kylah Smart (talk) 23:39, 26 September 2022 (GMT)
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Spend a rainy Sunday afternoon poring over puzzle pieces together. There’s something so rewarding about accomplishing things together as a couple, and finishing a puzzle is no exception. When you’re finished, consider preserving and framing your puzzle to have as a romantic memento.
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Crafting your own custom alcohol is a fun hobby to bond over as a couple. Decide whether you’d like to make beer or wine, or make both! Once you’re finished tinkering with your recipe and fermenting your drink of choice, pour a glass and cheers to the fun experience.
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Admire beautiful art while you admire each other. Drift through the halls of the museum while locking arms and talking about what you like about each piece. Choose your favorites and see if they’re the same!
- Reader Poll: We asked 550 wikiHow readers and only 11% were most excited by a date at an art museum . [Take Poll]
- While some people may love the idea of visiting an art gallery with their S.O., check with your better half to see if there's something more exciting they'd like to do—like ice skating or a fancy dinner.
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Make a custom dish together that can be a staple of your relationship. Choose a meal or dessert you both love, then start tinkering with the recipe to make it your own. Get creative and be playful—the more mess the better!
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Add joy to your relationship with a furry, feathery, or scaly friend. Pets are a lot of work, but they also bring life, warmth, and excitement to a home. If you and your partner love animals, it might be time to add a new member to your family!
- You can spice up a long-distance relationship by spending quality time together. [1] X Research source
- Arrange a virtual date and have some fun. [2] X Research source
- For example, you can have dinner together, read poetry, watch a movie, or text inspirational things. You can text a song and say that the song reminds you of the other person or share YouTube clips. [3] X Research source
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/social-lights/202401/9-surefire-ways-to-nurture-a-long-distance-relationship
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/5-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-long-distance-relationship/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/social-lights/202401/9-surefire-ways-to-nurture-a-long-distance-relationship