5 Budget Friendly Romantic Date Ideas

Planning a romantic date night is awesome, especially when you and your mate take turns planning the events. It’s exciting to see what they come up with, and you always have fun together. But now it’s your turn to plan, and you’ve got one problem: you’re flat broke. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty to satisfy your end of the bargain for cheap, without sacrificing any of the romance!

# Go star gazing

This idea is free, and practically the epitome of romance! You can do this from your back yard or at your local park. Just make sure that wherever you choose to go doesn’t have too much light pollution, or you won’t be able to see anything!

Head to your local park and bring along a couple of blankets, a telescope *though this is equally as gorgeous without one*, and a flask of delicious red wine. Spend the night curled up next to one another, trying to find all of the constellations. Definitely a breathtaking, cheap date night idea!

# Game night

Game night seems to get a bad or “cheesy” rap among the world of dating ideas, but what’s not to love? Grab a six pack of beer or liquor to share, gather together all of your favorite snacks in bowls around the kitchen table, and start playing your favorite game.

Choose classic board games you love, or spice it up by selecting naughty games like Nookii, Tease, or Monogamy *all steamy games designed to play with your lover*. Amp up your evening even more by incorporating taking shots into the mix!

# Get down and dirty

You’re at home, you have a bed, so why not skip straight to the point? Grab a guide online for wild sex, nearly impossible sex positions and see how many you can pull off. You may even find a new favorite on this at-home date night!

Other great ideas involve a game of sexy truth or dare, would you rather, dabbling in bondage, or roleplaying new fantasies together. Remember that your romantic evening is about enjoying each other’s bodies and your sexual chemistry, so don’t rush!

# Take advantage of online deals

There are plenty of buy-one-get-one-free or coupon code deals online, whether through Groupon or RetailMeNot. You can usually find very cheap but fun date night ideas through one of these websites.

# Dinner for two

Check out what you have in your pantry, head online to look for recipes that match, and get cooking! The great part about this date idea is that you both get to bond, while also improving the way you work together as a team.