I always hear people complaining about the fact that people and their significant others don't do enough together. Whether it be that they don't have the money to do certain things. Some people work so much they don't want to go out on their free time. I have complained about this as well. My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over a year and in that time I learned that there are dates at home that cost nothing-$10.

1. My favorite at home date is sitting on the couch watching one of our favorite movies. I love when we watch something we both enjoy, however there are a few movies we thought we couldn't agree on but we finally found some agreements. This is honestly my favorite date.

2. Another free date my boyfriend and I have done is we will just go on a drive. There are so many great things to see in the little town we live in. He's taken me around and showed me where he grew up. Where he played football. I showed him my house and where I lived when I was a kid. We still show each other different places that mean a lot to us.

3. A day at the pool or the beach. This is one I haven't experienced. But I would love it. Swimming together and laying in the sun. That is something I hope Dylan and I can enjoy before the summer is over.

4. I love when Dylan and I travel together. We haven't been to too many places, however our list is growing. We have went to the New York State capital, Albany. This was a great time. We traveled to Burlington together and had dinner and went to Get Air. And honestly the best part of all of this was the car ride together. We are making more plans to travel before the bitter cold weather gets here.

5. Our most common date is going to dinner. We love trying new restaurants and new areas. It's great time together and we do this all the time.

The main reason I wrote this article is because the key to a relationship is spending time, not money. If you're feeling distant from your significant other, ask them on a date. The only thing stopping it is you guys.