A Step-by-Step Date Night for Couples

Start your date off with inviting God in. Use the prayer below and the verse of the night.

Prayer: 

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the gift of our marriage and for bringing us together in love. As we set aside this time to connect, laugh, and grow closer, we invite You into our hearts and our home. Help us to see each other the way You see us—with love, grace, and appreciation.

Fill this time with joy, understanding, and intimacy. Let our words be uplifting, our laughter be healing, and our love be strengthened. May this date night remind us of the blessing of our marriage and the deep bond we share in You.

In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen


 

Words of Affirmation Game

How to Play: “3 Words of Affirmation”

  • Supplies Needed:

    •  A notepad, pen

    • A timer (phone or kitchen timer).

Game Instructions:

  1. Write It Down: Each spouse writes down 3 words that describe their spouse without showing them.

  2. Guessing Round: Before revealing, the other spouse guesses at least one of the three words their partner wrote. They have one minute to guess. 

    • If they guess correctly, they get one point!

  3. Continue to guess with all three words.

  4. Explanation Round: After the guessing, reveal all three words and explain why you chose them.

  5. Switch Turns 

  6. Bonus Challenge: If you can use all three words to make a sentence about your spouse, you get an extra point(e.g., “You are patient, devoted, and encouraging—your patience shows when you listen to me, your devotion is in how you love our family, and your encouragement always lifts me up.”)

  7. Winning Reward: The spouse with the most points at the end of the game gets to choose a romantic reward!

 

Prompt Ideas to Help You Pick Your Three Words:

If you're stuck, here are some categories to help inspire the words you choose:

  • Character: What’s a word that describes their personality? (e.g., Kind, Loyal, Joyful)

  • Faith: How do they reflect Christ in your marriage? (e.g., Faithful, Prayerful, Servant-hearted)

  • Love: How do they express love to you? (e.g., Gentle, Passionate, Selfless)

  • Daily Life: What’s something special they do? (e.g., Hardworking, Thoughtful, Supportive)

  • Fun/Friendship: What makes them unique? (e.g., Playful, Adventurous, Witty)

 

List of ideas for a romantic reward 

  • A 10-Minute Massage – Full back, shoulders, or feet, with no interruptions!

  • Their Favorite Dessert Made Just for Them – A homemade treat or a special order of their favorite sweet.

  • A Slow Dance to Their Favorite Love Song – Dim the lights, put on a song, and share an intimate moment.

  • A Love Letter from the Heart – The losing spouse must write a heartfelt note expressing their love.

  • A "Yes Day" for One Favor – The winner can request one favor or special request within the next week.

  • A Night Off from Chores – The losing spouse takes over a chore the winner usually does.

  • A 10-Minute Cuddle Session – No distractions, just cozy closeness.

  • A Passionate Kiss – A long, uninterrupted, fully present moment of affection.

  • A Surprise Date Planned by the Losing Spouse – The winner gets a mystery date within the next week.

  • A Sexy Bedroom Surprise – The winner gets to request a steamy reward of their choice. 😉

  • An Evening Unplugged – Phones off, just quality time together doing whatever the winner wants.

 

Silly Lip Sync Battle

  • Each of you picks one or two songs and performs a lip-sync performance for the other.

  • Get into character—dance, use props, and make it entertaining!

  • The goal is to laugh and be playful with each other!

  • After each of you have performed, ask each other the conversation starter questions below. 

Bonus: Record the performances and watch them back for extra laughs!

💬 Conversation Starters: 

  • What’s a song that always reminds you of us?

  • What’s the funniest thing I’ve ever done that made you laugh uncontrollably?

  • If we had a “marriage theme song,” what would it be?

  • What’s one of your favorite inside jokes we share?

  • If we could have a reality TV show about our marriage, what would it be called?

 

Sexy Truth or Dare

  • Print and prepare the Sexy Truth or Dare resource below. 

  • Grab a jar and put the cards inside the jar

  • Take turns drawing from the jar and completing what’s on the card.

 

Want more date nights like this?

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