In the dating world, it is often stressful to come up with new ways to get to know someone; conversations can sometimes get dry and awkward, and the “flame” often fizzles out. Finding common ground in a new relationship can seem intimidating at first, but there is nothing a little bit of creativity and interesting conversation can’t solve. Try out these exciting ideas the next time date night comes around!

1. Go hiking on a local trail.

Conversation, exercise, and fresh air for the active, nature lovers.

2. Combine your culinary knowledge, or lack thereof, and come up with a new dish.

Taste…questionable. Fun guaranteed.

3. Make a time capsule!

Determine your own ground rules about what it contains and when you would like to open it; when nostalgia hits, this will be the perfect way to “go back into time.”

4. Girl’s night.

The concept of a girl’s night is simple, and typically involves facemasks, wine, dancing, and a romantic movie…or two. The name shouldn’t limit men from a little pampering so this is appropriate from anyone who needs some R&R.

5. Go on a spontaneous road trip.

Road trips are filled with snacks and adventure, what’s not to love?

6. Go to the mall and play stylist for a couple hours.

Everybody has their own sense of style, but it’s also fun to change things up and try a new one!

7. Babysit together.

Want to know how to determine whether someone is wife/husband material? Hand them another person’s kid… that should do it.

8. Try practicing yoga or meditating together.

We all need to find our inner peace and it is always nice to have support and company in the process.

9. Go salsa dancing.

Bring on the margaritas and mojitos, por favor!

10. Last, but not least: Come up with a list of questions about where you are in life and where you want to be.

People often get carried away during the “honeymoon” phase and fail to answer the question of what’s next. After answering the questions, discuss the similarities and differences and work on an ultimate plan together.