Tonight's plan
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What a night
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The D.A.T.E. rules
Drop the to-do listWork, money, and chores can wait until tomorrow.
All eyes on each otherSilence your phones, except the one running tonight's date.
Talk kindlyNo complaints or criticism tonight.
Enjoy the momentLaugh, flirt, and have fun together.
- Never use your phone while driving. Let the passenger run the date night.
- Every activity is optional. Skip anything that isn't a good fit for you.
- Check food allergies, and follow the rules of places you visit.
- These date nights are for fun and connection, not a substitute for counseling.
If you don't feel safe at home, you're not alone. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.
Game plan
Tonight is game day for the two of you. Check these off ahead of time.
The coin toss
Every game starts with a coin toss. Heads, {W} kicks off first. Tails, {H} does.
Every great game starts with a seven-second kickoff kiss.
Then head to your stadium. Build your team on the way.Then grab your snacks. It's time to build your team.
Our team
You two are a team! Your team is named after the town where you met. Pick your mascot and colors, and suit up.
Paper football
Fold a football, then play across the table while you wait for your food.
- Make a long strip. Fold your sheet in half the long way and tear it along the fold. Fold one half in half the long way again, for a strip about 2 inches wide.
- Fold a triangle. At one end, fold a corner over to make a small triangle, lining the edge up with the side of the strip.
- Keep folding. Flip the triangle over onto the strip again and again, like folding a flag, until only a short tail is left.
- Tuck the tail. Tuck the leftover end into the pocket of the triangle. Tear off any extra first. Touchdown!
- Sit across the table. Take turns flicking or sliding the football toward your spouse's edge. You get four tries (downs) to score, unless the football falls off the table.
- Touchdown (6 points): the football stops with part of it hanging over the far edge, without falling off.
- Extra point (1 point): after a touchdown, your spouse makes goalposts with their hands (thumbs touching, pointer fingers up). Hold the football upright and flick it through.
- Turnover: if it falls off the table, or you don't score in four downs, it's your spouse's ball.
- First to 21 wins, or play until the food arrives.
Halftime talk
Every great team huddles up. Take turns answering.
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor."ECCLESIASTES 4:9 (BSB)
The postgame show
Every great game ends with a highlight reel. Fill in the blanks and read it like a sportscaster, then vote for tonight's MVP.
Pass the fun along
Challenge another married couple to a tailgate date night of their own.
Spot another married couple on a date? Let them scan this code.Next time you see a married couple you love, let them scan this code.
https://www.pocketdatenight.com/tailgate-date-night
Post a photo in your team colors and invite everyone to plan a night of their own.
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The drive home
Victory lap
Replay the highlights on the drive home.Replay the highlights of your night together. Take turns with these.
- What was the best moment of our game day?
- What's a team goal you'd love for us to chase this year?
- How can I be a better teammate to you this week?
Let the passenger pick the music, so the driver keeps eyes on the road.
Every win deserves a celebration. End the night with a victory kiss at the front door.
