As much fun as a night on the town can be, sometimes it’s nice to experience a few relaxing date ideas to give your relationship variety. Other than staying at home and watching a movie, it can be a challenge to come up with relaxing date ideas. Here’s a look at 6 Relaxing Date Ideas to explore with your partner:

A Morning At The Local Market

Wandering around outdoor markets in the morning can be a lot of fun, and it can even lead to a second part of the date, like picking out some unusual ingredients for a homemade dinner. Talking to your partner while strolling around can stimulate new talking points and encourage playful banter. It’s the perfect casual date to occupy a laidback afternoon.

Picnic

Setting up a beautiful picnic is one of our favorite relaxing date ideas. If you want to take the work away from getting the food together, then stop by a boutique grocery store for unique picnic items that are already prepared. You can lay out a blanket in your garden or a local park and spend the day indulging in delicious food. And if you’re feeling more adventurous, add a short hike to a scenic hill for romantic, breathtaking views. Watch this date idea on our YouTube channel: Garden Picnic.

Catch A Movie

Sinking into your chair at a movie theater and cozying up to your partner is a great way to spend the evening. Find a theater that serves food to your seat. Make sure you can get truffle popcorn and wine (what better way to do it?). And you could definitely get away with wearing a gorgeous robe to make it an even more relaxing date.

Learn

Explore a mind-body connection with your partner. Slip on beautiful lingerie and robes to watch a stimulating discussion at home: Ted Talks, university videos, or start by searching a topic you're both curious about. Even better... head out to attend a lecture while wearing something daring underneath your outfit. Learning something new together always brings excitement. Watch this date idea on our YouTube channel: Satisfy the Sapiosexual.

Paint

Gather supplies from your local art store, take your muse’s hand, and set up your easel in the garden. This date idea is beautiful, romantic, and exactly how we dream of spending every weekend. You’ll love being able to express yourself in new ways—the muse in the way she poses, and the painter in the art that he creates. Watch this date idea on our YouTube channel: Painting Date Night

Cheese, Wine and a Board Game

Relaxation and culinary delights go hand in hand, and for this date idea you don’t even have to leave the house. Prepare some gourmet cheeses and open a bottle of your favorite wine, play some sensual music, and sink into the couch with beautiful loungewear wrapped around you. Add a board game once you’ve had a glass or two.

Bonus Idea: Brunch

We’re all fully aware of the magic of brunch: Breakfast and lunch. Endless mimosas. No agenda.

Krystle Kotara is the owner & creative director of Anya Lust, (www.anyalust.com), a luxury lingerie brand centered around the beauty of romance and love. Krystle is also the author of "The Lust Diaries", a book that includes a collection of poetry and prose centered around life, love, and eroticism. Krystle encourages women to love their bodies and explore their sensuality, while providing insight on relationships and the secret to living a passionate, fulfilled life.