Doing fun and exciting things with your partner is a great way to keep love alive.
Especially once you've been dating for a long time, coming up with new date ideas can be a little more challenging, but it's important.
“One of the things I always say to keep love alive is to do new things, novel activities,” said Jaime Bronstein, an Illinois relationship therapist and coach.
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She is also a speaker and host of “Love Talk Live” and the author of “MAN*ifesting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Attracting the Love That Means You.”
He previously spoke to Fox News Digital in a phone interview.
Need inspiration for a summer date? This guide is full of fun ideas for you and your love. (iStock)
“Not just doing new things in bed, but also going to new restaurants, traveling to a new place. If you go for a walk, take a different route,” Bronstein continued. “When you do new activities, your dopamine levels increase and dopamine leads to testosterone.”
There are perfect date nights for every season, from the coldest days of winter to the hottest days of summer.
This summer, if you need inspiration for quotes to follow while enjoying the season's beautiful weather, look no further.
Here are 10 dates you and your partner can go on this summer.
- Relax on the beach
- Feel like a kid again at the amusement park
- Enjoy a sweet treat at an ice cream parlor
- Dine and have drinks at a rooftop bar or restaurant
- Hit a fast nine on the golf course
- Go out to a concert
- Attend a local food truck night.
- Enjoy the outdoors on a camping trip
- Go for a walk in summer
- Have a barbecue night
1. Relax on the beach
A day at the beach is a day well spent. If you are near a beach, drive and spend the day sunbathing, eating sandwiches, and playing lots of beach games.
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If you're not near a beach, spend a day at the lake.
At the lake you can rent a boat and spend the day on the water. You can also kayak or paddleboard for a nice, relaxing day.
2. Feel like a child at the amusement park again
You'll feel like a kid again at the amusement park, spend the day riding exciting roller coasters, and maybe even win a giant stuffed animal.
If you're going to the amusement park, there are certain things you'll want to bring with you, such as plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks, and a slim wallet to hold all your cash and important cards.
If it's too hot to go to the amusement park, consider a water park. In a water park, you will still experience the same emotions, but at the same time you will be able to cool off.
Let out your inner child on a date at an amusement park. (iStock)
When you're ready to take a moment to relax, float down the lazy river.
3. Get a treat at an ice cream shop
A classic summer date is having a delicious ice cream.
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To change things up, go to an ice cream shop you've never been to before.
Once you have your ice cream, find a quiet place to sit where you can chat while you savor your treat.
4. Have dinner and drinks at a rooftop bar or restaurant.
During the summer, take advantage of outdoor dining opportunities in your area, whether it's a rooftop bar or a restaurant with an outdoor patio.
Try planning your dinner outside so you can watch the sunset while enjoying your meal.
Bonus points if you can find a place with live music to listen to while you eat.
5. Hit a quick nine on the golf course.
Playing golf can be a very fun activity for couples.
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Of course, you'll be able to enjoy some time outdoors while also engaging in a little friendly competition.
If one of you knows how to play golf and the other doesn't, this can be a great opportunity for the beginner to learn a new skill. However, if one or both of you are beginners, the driving range is a good place to start before beginning the course.
If you've never played golf before, learning with your partner can become a new activity that you can participate in together. (iStock)
You can also opt for mini golf if that is more interesting for you and your partner.
6. Enjoy a concert
If an artist you and your partner love is coming to town, buy tickets for an amazing date night.
You will have a blast dancing with your special someone late into the night to your favorite band.
Make sure you arrive early to the concert to hear the opening act. Maybe you'll discover another artist you like.
Try to find outdoor concert venues in your area to attend during the summer, so you can make the most of the nice weather.
7. Attend a local food truck night.
All over the country there are food truck nights that people can attend.
This is a great way to try a variety of different bites with your partner as you can get something from the multiple food trucks that attend.
Many times at these events there is live music to listen to while you eat.
8. Enjoy the outdoors on a camping trip
There are so many different ways to camp. You could opt for the most classic way of camping: pitch a tent and sleep under the stars.
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For a more glamping experience, you can sleep in a camper or cabin. Some campsites even have luxury yurts and tents for rent.
No matter where you choose to stay, camping will provide hours of fun for you and your partner.
A weekend camping trip can be a great bonding experience for you and your partner. (iStock)
Spend the weekend enjoying time on the water, hiking, and ending the night roasting marshmallows over the fire.
9. Take a summer trip
Get in the car, roll down the windows, and enjoy the company of others while you drive.
Of course, you'll need a playlist to accompany your trip.
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Set up a collaborative playlist on Spotify or Apple Music so you and your partner can contribute your favorite songs to listen to while strolling around town.
10. Have a barbecue night
Before fall arrives, take advantage of every opportunity you can to cook outdoors.
This summer, have a BBQ date night. Bring all the sides you want, like potato and macaroni salad, corn on the cob, French fries, and anything else you like.
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You can grill hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie skewers, and more. Prepare your plate and eat outside.
To drink, you can prepare freshly squeezed lemonade together.
