Date Nights are a huge part of relationships, and are one of the easiest ways for us to show our partners that we are paying attention to them. When you get to a point in your relationship where you're setting aside days for Date Nights you know that you're both very busy, but also care very much about your relationship, and its proper maintenance. Some of the most important things to make sure you do when planning a good date night are to look great, take your date to do something they'll enjoy, and to make sure you've researched all of the spots that you're going to, so as to avoid potential ruinous stumbles along the way. You want to make sure you plan a good date night, that will make your partner happy. Sexsearch is here with a checklist to help you plan a romantic night.

You know that if it's date night, your partner is going to look their absolute best because they want you to know that the attraction is still there, and they want the two of you to look your best when you're out on the town. So return the favour, and make sure that you're looking sharp as hell. Every now and again, maybe splurge and buy a new shirt, or new pair of shoes for your date. If you need one, on the night of your date, go get a haircut after work. It's small things like that that will win you the night. Looking your best lets your partner know that they deserve the best version of you possible, and in case it's needed, reminds them that you clean up real nice!

Brush your teeth before you go out too. Your breath smells like your morning coffee!

Of course the best activities will be ones that you both enjoy, so work from that mental list first. Every now and then though, when the mutually interested list seems like it might be running a little bit thin, you can switch things up and do something that's just for your partner. If they like musicals for instance, but the closest you've ever come to going to a musical was your little sister's elementary school play, it's time for you to find out what musicals are playing in your city, and getting you and your boo a pair of tickets. It's most likely not going to be the most thrilling night of your life, but maybe you'll discover that you're a musical fan too, and you have a new shared interest with your partner. Worst case scenario is that you hate it, but you're able to watch and enjoy what a great time your partner is having. Date Nights are all about romance, so every now and then, take an L so that your partner can have a great night out with you.

The level of research that you want to put into your date night is up to you. Some people are good with simply googling "Best Restaurants in..." and picking something from the first few results. That's typically going to do fine. We'd suggest digging a little deeper though, because your partner is almost certain to have done the same thing. Most of us over think things, so this sort of research (even if they're not the ones who're picking where to go) is pretty common.

Look at reviews of restaurants and find the ones where people say they had a great time, and also overshare with a review of the rest of their night as well. For example, if someone posts a glowing review saying that they went to a restaurant, and then went somewhere else for aperitifs, followed by a show at a local comedy club; you can take that as a recipe for a good date night. It's already been proven effective by this other couple. There's potential for going down a bit of an internet black hole if you then research the other places mentioned in the review, because they could lead you to other places to consider as well. Like we said, you can decide how much research you want to do, but in our experience, it's always a good idea to at least spend 20 to 30 minutes if you really want it to go well.

If you're planning to see a show that starts at say 8 o'clock, make sure to make reservations for dinner at 6:30 or so, because if there ends up being any delays at the restaurant, you're going to be rushed, and that's going to add stress to the evening that won't be conducive to romance. Make sure you and your partner have enough time to get ready to go out after work. Think about how long it typically takes your partner to get ready for a party, and allocate that time to your Date Night Official Schedule ™. Few things set a date off on the wrong foot worse than arguing about having to hurry up so that you don't miss your dinner reservation.

Don't blow your savings on one date night either. As much as your date's going to be impressed, think about how they'd react when they ask if you want to hit up a new cocktail bar, and you have to tell them that you can't because you're broke. They're going to know that you're broke because you spent all of your money on your date, and all of the good will that the extravagant date created will be flushed down the drain.

Don't think that we're saying 'be cheap' Far from it. If you cheap out, they're going to wonder why you even bothered going out when you could have just ordered delivery, watched a movie, and gone to bed early. Make sure they know that you want to be there, and that you've spent a proportionate amount of thought and money to make sure it's a great date. If all you've done is throw money at it, it will mean considerably less to them.

Somewhat connected to your budget, is the scope of your date. Don't go overboard and make plans that are going to be hard to match or beat down the road. Make sure the amount of energy that you put into the date is an amount of energy and work that you're happily willing to put into future dates, because if you don't, future date nights are going to end up being something that your partner dreads rather than looks forward to. They'll think back on that magical evening that you spent together months ago, and wonder why date night hasn't been as good since. They'll wonder if the magic and romance have left your relationship. You might step your game up another one or times through the year, which will be great, but date night is going to have an air of hit or miss to it that you don't want.

Even worse is that if you're deep into your relationship, your partner might be surprised by how much work you've put into your date compared to the precedent that you've set with your past dates. They might think that you've put this much effort in so as to make it a night that they'll remember forever. If you're in that zone where you feel like your partner is wondering if you're ever going to propose to them, this could be an extremely regrettable date night. If a third of the way through dinner, your partner looks around and thinks to themselves that you've never eaten somewhere that nice before, and becomes convinced that you're finally going to get down on a knee and ask them to marry you... Imagine how deflated they'll feel when they're lying in bed that night; thinking about why you didn't propose, and what other reason you could have to have been so extravagant. Thoughts of infidelity and low self-esteem may occur, which you of course don't want your partner to ever feel.

It should go without saying (but you'd be surprised) that doing the same thing over and over again isn't a great way to keep the romantic fires of your relationship stoked. If there's something that you and your partner both love to do, and you have an understanding that that's always going to be a high priority event if the option presents itself, that's one thing, but if you've been to a restaurant within the last 5 or 6 date nights, you need to find a new spot. You're going out in order to relieve yourself of the humdrum-ness and repetitive nature of your every day life, that few of us are able to avoid when we've been with someone for a long time. Dinner and a movie is fine every now and then (or if that's what you both love to do), but even if it's not intentional, keep the combinations as varied as possible. If you've gone to see a drama for the last three of your dinner and a movie dates, suggest going to see a comedy or horror movie instead, so that even if most of your dates are similar, they're different because of the emotions that you experience with the films. If you don't do this, you might end up finding that your partner does things that you might want to do with friends of theirs because you haven't expressed interest in doing anything new with them lately.

Even though we've stressed that preparation, looking your best, and being adventurous in your activity choices are paramount when planning a good date night, when the date is over, no matter how bad it was, it's rarely going to be a relationship ender. So feel free to try out new things that you think your partner might enjoy even if you haven't heard them express any interest in it. That's the best way to get a sincere and legitimately surprised reaction to your night out, and by keeping that a surprise, your partner knows that you're still looking to step outside of your comfort zone, and try new things. Even if your partner ends up not loving what you've decided to do on your date, you can swing things right back to your favour by making your next date night something that you know for sure is going to be a hit. Taking chances should never be scary in a relationship where you're in love with and know your partner well. Your love, connection, and comfort level will make sure that your relationship is a relatively easy ship to steer back on course if you mess up and decide one day that your partner would love nothing more than ringside seats when Wrestlemania comes to town.

Sometimes it's important too to get a sense of how your lives have been in the weeks leading up to your date night. If your partner has been working long hours, and seems like she might not have the energy to go out dancing until 1 in the morning, you can always ask them how they're feeling, and if they'd rather keep date night relatively low-key that week. Your date may not be the most exciting time you share together, but your ability to be in tune with your partner's life and needs is going to score way more bonus points than a fancy restaurant with an impressive wine list ever will.

We hope that any worries you were experiencing when planning your latest date night have been diminished (if not completely removed). Keep these things in mind when planning your next date night and you and your partner are sure to enjoy each other's company.

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