Many young couples and newlyweds struggle with finances. There just isn’t much money to go around. It can be tough to manage all the necessities without trying to add frivolous expenditures. This can leave couples feeling frustrated and hopeless in regards to being able to date one another.
Dating is important, especially after the vows are exchanged. It allows the couple to maintain the romance, spark, and intentionality that is needed to keep the relationship strong and exciting. While it can be challenging to figure out how to date when you are on a tight budget, it is definitely possible.
There are a lot of options out there for couples looking to be frugal while still keeping things fun and fresh. To help you, I came up with a list of ideas.
- Make dinner together at home and go out for dessert. Dessert is obviously cheaper than dinner out, and it is a fun way to enjoy a night out. If you are still unsure about the price of having dessert at a restaurant, try finding your local ice cream shop where you don’t have to worry about tip, but you can enjoy a yummy dessert out.
- Look for coupons, deals, and offers in your local newspaper, fliers in the mail, and online. There are a lot of websites completely dedicated to helping you save money. Just take the time to look into some that would work for you.
- Keep an eye out for local festivals and events. Many towns host free events like fall festivals, Christmas tree lightings, farmers markets, summer concerts on the lawn, etc. Again, it is just a matter of getting plugged in to the source of that information. Doing an online search is usually a good place to start.
- Get outside. A hike, walk, bike ride, or picnics are all fun, inexpensive, or free things to do. If you live near the beach, take a stroll hand-in-hand together. If you have a local park, take a walk, find a nice spot and pull out a blanket to sit on and just talk to one another. The great outdoors makes for an easy, free, and sweet date.
- Grab a coffee at your local café. It’s cheap and can be a great way to enjoy some meaningful and quality conversation together while getting out.
There are plenty of fun yet inexpensive date ideas out there. It just requires some thought and effort. Don’t let a lack of money keep you from investing in your relationship or marriage.
