Date nights

**phikappa** · 03-10-2009, 01:52 PM

How many of you go on date nights?

We've done it in the past, but not regularly. We haven't gone out lately, 'cuz we're trying to save for a vacation in June. It's nice going out and all, but "we" usually end up talking about the kids. We don't talk like we're on a real date. So, it's nice, but it could be better (I think...I hope!). I'm sure we'd talk about the kids less if we did it more often.

How about you guys? Do you find it to be a good thing to do or is it just a waste of time? Do you do anything other than going out to dinner?

**SP1966** · 03-10-2009, 02:09 PM

Yep, drop the daughter at Grandma's or a friends, get dinner, get trashed, get laid! That what you mean? And what is all this talking you reference?

**bodyhard** · 03-10-2009, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by phikappa

How many of you go on date nights?

We've done it in the past, but not regularly. We haven't gone out lately, 'cuz we're trying to save for a vacation in June. It's nice going out and all, but "we" usually end up talking about the kids. We don't talk like we're on a real date. So, it's nice, but it could be better (I think...I hope!). I'm sure we'd talk about the kids less if we did it more often.

How about you guys? Do you find it to be a good thing to do or is it just a waste of time? Do you do anything other than going out to dinner?

My wife and I go out on dates all the time, we go to different places, but most end up with a dinner in between. We go to the movies, comedy clubs, Broadway shows, sometimes just for a walk and talk.

One time my wife and I took a walk up to Pelham Pkway. When we returned my youngest son said where di you guys go? I said we went for a walk, he said a walk for what? I said just to walk and talk, he said, what could you guys possibly talk about you been together for 27 years!

I think going out on dates is really good. Oh and we never talk about the kids.

**ASWEDE** · 03-10-2009, 02:26 PM

We try to. Dinner and a movie. No talk about kids or work.

**phikappa** · 03-10-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by SP1966

And what is all this talking you reference?

Believe me, I wish there was less of it!

Originally Posted by bodyhard

My wife and I go out on dates all the time, we go to different places, but most end up with a dinner in between. We go to the movies, comedy clubs, Broadway shows, sometimes just for a walk and talk.

One time my wife and I took a walk up to Pelham Pkway. When we returned my youngest son said where di you guys go? I said we went for a walk, he said a walk for what? I said just to walk and talk, he said, what could you guys possibly talk about you been together for 27 years!

I think going out on dates is really good. Oh and we never talk about the kids.

Nice.

Originally Posted by ASWEDE

We try to. Dinner and a movie. No talk about kids or work.

I've got to convince my wife that talking about the kids is not what date night is about.

**Old-Time-Lifter** · 03-10-2009, 02:44 PM

Only every couple of weeks or so, we try to get to the movies.

Of course, we are an odd couple because we work together 6 days a week and spend all day sunday together.

Not everyone could do it, but it's worked out for us.

**SP1966** · 03-10-2009, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Old-Time-Lifter

Only every couple of weeks or so, we try to get to the movies.

Of course, we are an odd couple because we work together 6 days a week and spend all day sunday together.

Not everyone could do it, but it's worked out for us.

Very few I would guess. My wife used to work with me part time and it was to much. We need our me time!!

**dbx** · 03-10-2009, 03:04 PM

The last time I took my wife out, it was to a very nice restaurant. Out in the middle of nowhere, but great prices.

Unfortunately, she found her way back home

.

**bodyhard** · 03-10-2009, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by dbx

The last time I took my wife out, it was to a very nice restaurant. Out in the middle of nowhere, but great prices.

Unfortunately, she found her way back home

.

LMFAO!!!! props!

I must spread some around...

**phikappa** · 03-10-2009, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by dbx

The last time I took my wife out, it was to a very nice restaurant. Out in the middle of nowhere, but great prices.

Unfortunately, she found her way back home

.

Is that you Henny Youngman?

**...Kennedy** · 03-10-2009, 04:31 PM

Our schedule is tight, but we make time for "date hour" where we take an entire evening and compress it. So, it's filet mignon and lobster, while watching a rented movie... in the bed.

**SP1966** · 03-10-2009, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by ...Kennedy

Our schedule is tight, but we make time for "date hour" where we take an entire evening and compress it. So, it's filet mignon and lobster, while watching a rented movie... in the bed.

You give her the best 45 seconds of her life too?

**...Kennedy** · 03-10-2009, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by SP1966

You give her the best 45 seconds of her life too?

Yep, timed with the ending credits of the movie

**SP1966** · 03-10-2009, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by ...Kennedy

Yep, timed with the ending credits of the movie

What more could a woman ask for, besides HALF! LOL

**phikappa** · 03-10-2009, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by ...Kennedy

Yep, timed with the ending credits of the movie

If you waited until the end, it must not have been an "adult" movie.

**Guinness42** · 03-10-2009, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by phikappa

How many of you go on date nights?

We've done it in the past, but not regularly. We haven't gone out lately, 'cuz we're trying to save for a vacation in June. It's nice going out and all, but "we" usually end up talking about the kids. We don't talk like we're on a real date. So, it's nice, but it could be better (I think...I hope!). I'm sure we'd talk about the kids less if we did it more often.

How about you guys? Do you find it to be a good thing to do or is it just a waste of time? Do you do anything other than going out to dinner?

Yep 3 or 4 times a month when we can. Dinner, drinks, a movie... we also enjoy catching some live music when we can.

Originally Posted by dbx

The last time I took my wife out, it was to a very nice restaurant. Out in the middle of nowhere, but great prices.

Unfortunately, she found her way back home

.

LMAO!

**flywheel99** · 03-10-2009, 05:08 PM

We recently went on a "date" afternoon. Started off at a Starbucks picking up a couple huge coffees. Then hit Trader Joes and Whole Foods. We took our time walking up and down the isles checking out the different items.

Finished off the afternoon with a great Thai lunch.

Not bad.

**dbx** · 03-10-2009, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by flywheel99

We recently went on a "date" afternoon. Started off at a Starbucks picking up a couple huge coffees. Then hit Trader Joes and Whole Foods. We took our time walking up and down the isles checking out the different items.

Finished off the afternoon with a great Thai lunch.

Not bad.

Change the "Thai lunch" to Taco Bell, and you're basically saying you went shopping together

.

Face it, you're married

**SP1966** · 03-10-2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by dbx

Change the "Thai lunch" to Taco Bell, and you're basically saying you went shopping together

.

Face it, you're married

Damn, no such thing as a low blow for you is there Kevin! LOL

**dbx** · 03-10-2009, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by SP1966

Damn, no such thing as a low blow for you is there Kevin! LOL

Somebody has to be the bearer of bad news

**tomdana** · 03-10-2009, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by bodyhard

My wife and I go out on dates all the time, we go to different places, but most end up with a dinner in between. We go to the movies, comedy clubs, Broadway shows, sometimes just for a walk and talk.

One time my wife and I took a walk up to Pelham Pkway. When we returned my youngest son said where di you guys go? I said we went for a walk, he said a walk for what? I said just to walk and talk, he said, what could you guys possibly talk about you been together for 27 years!

I think going out on dates is really good. Oh and we never talk about the kids.

That is awesome. We just started a babysitting coop with three other families. 11 kids total and it gives us three out of four Saturdays free. WE have loved it though have not been as good at not talking about the kids. As time goes by we will need to work on this. The bummer is that we just had the kids so have this weekend off, but I will be in Chicago and my wife is going to be here. The real bummer is that it is our 16 th anniversary friday. The first we will have been apart. Sucks.

Take care John.

**Old-Time-Lifter** · 03-10-2009, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by dbx

Change the "Thai lunch" to Taco Bell, and you're basically saying you went shopping together

.

Face it, you're married

LOL

I was thinking the same thing.

**Bando** · 03-10-2009, 07:34 PM

We do it for weddings out of town and each other B-Days, usually end up eating to much crap and not working it off. Tried a "date hike" and she called me the trail nazi on a death hike because she couldn't keep up even with my encouragement, so I don't know that we'll do that again.

**Nikonguy** · 03-10-2009, 08:01 PM

I suggested date nite to my wife once. I couldn't find a date but she had a great time on her's

**kimm4** · 03-10-2009, 11:34 PM

Well for a while we didn't need a date night. But my oldest daughter just moved back home and brought a friend...and it doesn't look like they will be leaving anytime soon...

I told my husband I'm going to get my own apartment and he come visit on occasion

**Keltron** · 03-11-2009, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by bodyhard

My wife and I go out on dates all the time, we go to different places, but most end up with a dinner in between. We go to the movies, comedy clubs, Broadway shows, sometimes just for a walk and talk.

One time my wife and I took a walk up to Pelham Pkway. When we returned my youngest son said where di you guys go? I said we went for a walk, he said a walk for what? I said just to walk and talk, he said, what could you guys possibly talk about you been together for 27 years!

I think going out on dates is really good. Oh and we never talk about the kids.

It would've been funny if he said, "My siblings and I were worried sick about you two? You could've at least called!"

**crazycelt** · 03-11-2009, 03:42 PM

I really enjoy date night! Unfortunately, due to our insane schedules (health care) and our teenage son, they're too few and far between. But when it does happen, we walk over to small martini bar nearby, and "catch up" with each other. Feels Great!!

**flywheel99** · 03-11-2009, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by dbx

Change the "Thai lunch" to Taco Bell, and you're basically saying you went shopping together

.

Face it, you're married

now wait a minute, my friend.

first of all, are you slamming taco bell???! because i want to go on the record that taco bell is a fine dining establishment with some excellent and tasty eating pleasures. (and i own some of their stock as well.. which might not be worth much these days, but in 5 or 10 years maybe things will bounce back?) anyway.

with little kiddos, we never get the chance to casually stroll through stores - peacefully. we weren't grocery shopping for crying out loud! we were reading the labels on items that we don't see in our normal grocery stores! checking out new items. good grief, dude.

In addition to our fun time in WF and TJ, we also hit a couple nice running stores in metro detroit. are you going to talk down to me about that as well? well??? we took our time checking out new running shoes and gear. i KNOW that you wouldn't value that at all, would you mr. runner guy???

And we did all of this without the little kiddos going crazy, throwing things, pulling fire alarms, smearing food into everything in sight, etc. shall i go on!???

geez.... I never thought I'd have to neg you!

despite your off based comments, i will forgive you, "friend".

**67fastback** · 03-12-2009, 09:04 AM

We usually have 'date' weekends.

If it's nice out, during the winter we go for a long walk, mocha's, dinner, movies or rent a movie

Summers are great 'cause we pack a picnic lunch in the cooler, and make a beeline to the beach, lounge around for most of the day (we kind of go to a secluded spot)
at dinner time we hit a restaurant on the beach, have a beer, nice meal.... watch the sun go down

reminds me, I cannot wait for summer

Now that the 'stang is almost ready for paint, we'll probably add summer car cruising to the wineries and s#!t like that :-)

hurry up summer

**freebirdmac** · 03-12-2009, 09:24 AM

What's a date?

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