Winter Date Ideas

It's the month of January! A month when the days are cold and the nights, even colder (if you happen to live in the northern hemisphere, that is!). The gentle blow of the cool, chilly breeze all day long, the beautiful descent of the soft, white snowflakes from the night sky...winter truly gives romance a whole new face, and a really pretty one at that! So, how do you and your partner plan to make the most of it? Well, up ahead are some good ideas to get your brain ticking (and your hormones kicking!) Read on if you want to know what they are!

Romantic Winter Date Ideas

Everywhere you go, it looks the same - cold and gloomy, cloudy and chilly. So what do you do? What are your possible dating venue options? If it's a first date, where do you go? Should you stay indoors and plan for an indoor date? Or should you brave the cold and head outdoors? Well, here are a few ideas to answer these questions.

Cocoa on the Couch
Let's start off with something nice and simple. If the weather's really bad and neither of you want to take a chance, then opt for an indoor date. It could be either at her place or yours. Make some lovely cocoa (or a mug of steaming hot chocolate!), a big bowl of caramel popcorn, rent a good movie (my personal recommendations would be Music and Lyrics, If Only, Notting Hill), and snuggle up on the couch under a warm blanket. Simple, yet romantic!

Ice Ice Baby
Now if you and your guy/girl are an adventurous, energetic kind of couple, then this one's for you! Head to the nearest ice rink for an hour of ice skating. Ice skating can be a real fun date idea (especially with its share of slips, falls and bumps involved!). Think about it. It could be one skate of a date! (another of my original expressions).

Hit the Slopes
This is another great winter date idea for all you sporty guys and gals who don't mind taking a tumble or two in the snow (as long as it involves your partner taking a tumble as well!). Now, if you happen to live near a ski resort or a ski slope, don't waste time reading through the rest of this article! Pack your ski gear and head out to those slopes, pronto! (with your girl/guy in tow, of course). Snow skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, snowboarding...there are plenty of winter sport options for the two of you to explore and enjoy. Just make sure that you wear all the necessary protective gear.

Snowball Fight
Now, summer's the time when you and your date can have a gala time playing all those wet 'n' splashy water balloon games; well, what about winter? Well, the answer lies in one word - SNOW!! Put on your gloves, tie your shoelaces, head out into the backyard, get a pile of snow, make a snowman and dress him up in as creative a way as you can think of. In short, have fun! And need I say anything about engaging each other in a snowball fight?

Just Chill Out
Well, it's cold and chilly out there, so as the title suggests, just relax and chill out. Do anything that the two of you feel like doing, that very moment. Flick through old photographs and relive the days gone by...bake some delicious chocolate chip cookies together, cuddle up in front of the fireplace, and dream away into the future as you nibble on the cookies (and a bit more!)

In addition to the aforementioned ideas, here are a few more suggestions:

• Take a trip to the museum. It could be a welcome change from the usual malls, multiplexes and restaurants. It's funny how often the weather (be it sun, rain or cold) plays a part in drawing us to such places which otherwise, would remain relegated to the tail end of our list of 'date venue options' or 'places to go on a date', etc.
• After you're back from your ice skating adventures with tired legs and aching backs, you could give each other a nice, slow, sensual massage. Quite a pleasurable way of warming things up in the winter, don't you think?
• And if you'd like to take the temperature several notches higher, go ahead and take a nice hot shower. Together.

Well, my dear readers, these were a few suggestions from my side. Remember, a winter date needs to be cozy and comfortable. And when your significant other grabs hold of you as a result of the chills, just give them a passionate kiss. Have a great time!