Finding opportunities to reconnect with your partner can seem hard to do with work, kids, and the hustle of everyday life. Being connected with your partner is important for a relationship to thrive, and adults are really just big children who grew up and then forgot how to have a good time. Date night is the perfect way to put aside all of life’s responsibilities and focus on each other. As a counselor at Vitus Counseling, I understand the need to make a concerted effort to reconnect with your partner regularly. In this blog, we will discuss some ideas to do just that in the Nashville area.
A Crucial Point of Connection for Your Relationship
Date night is a crucial ritual of connection that couples need to maintain their emotional health and intimacy. Just like how families need the ritual of connection that comes in the form of family dinners. It gives couples an outlet to get out and have fun. Research shows that emotional withdrawal and disengagement are much larger predictive factors in divorce than fighting is. Date nights help to combat this by providing an opportunity to nurture your relationship and build positive affect and memories that will protect and strengthen the marriage.
They Are Not a Cure-All But They Definitely Go a Long Way.
It can seem difficult to have weekly check-ins when you and your partner are so wrapped up in work, family, and the daily grind. Date night is the perfect time to check in with each other, talk about the week that was, and discuss what needs to happen in the upcoming week. It can help you and your partner stay on the same page in your marriage, parenting, and household management. Which ultimately, reduces the stress and negative affect in your relationship.
So if you’re looking for some fun date night ideas, here are 5 great options in Nashville that will help you reconnect with your partner:
Pins Mechanical
Pins Mechanical Company in Nashville, TN is a place where you can go rediscover your inner kid with the arcade, bowling, Ping-Pong, and so much more. Located on Grundy St. near Watkins Park, it has a lively atmosphere where you can have fun and get competitive with your partner. This a great adult arcade where you and your partner can enjoy challenging each other to games, drinking craft beer (if that's your thing), and ordering takeout from your favorite restaurant. It allows you both to relax and have fun while still getting quality time together.
Belcourt Theatre
Belcourt Theatre first opened in 1925 and is unique to Nashville and is located in the heart of Hillsboro Village and has been an iconic part of Nashville since its opening. It is a non-profit, independent cinema that dedicates itself to presenting the best of independent, documentary, world, repertory, and classic cinema. The Belcourt gives couples an opportunity to relax and learn about different cultures. It provides a different atmosphere than a traditional date night, but it's a great way to relax and reconnect through film. By catching your favorite classic film or a documentary, you and your partner can both experience something new.
Swing Dance Nashville
Another great location is Swing Dance Nashville located near Napier Park and Trevecca Nazarene University. It is the perfect place to have fun learning vintage swing dances while getting close physically and emotionally with your partner. This can give you and your partner the opportunity to learn something new and bond over it. The instructors are friendly and there is a welcoming atmosphere that will allow you to relax and have fun as you learn some of the most popular swing dances like the Lindy Hop, the Charleston, the Balboa, and the Shag. So, you can physically be close to your partner learning and dancing at the same time.
Station Inn
If you and your partner are into enjoying good music and drinks, then Station Inn is the perfect date night spot for you. Located in The Gulch, it's one of the best places to enjoy live bluegrass music in the world. It's a cozy concert hall with a bar and a great atmosphere, where you can relax, drink a beer, and listen to incredible live music. There are no bad seats here, so you can always arrive early to secure your spot front and center. It's a place where you and your partner can come to bond over music and the occasional guest artist who might be in attendance. But also, it doesn't require you to dress up so feel free to come in your casual and comfortable clothes.
Once Upon a Time in France
Maybe you and your partner want to crank up the romance with a more traditional date night. In that case, Once Upon a Time in France is the perfect place for you. Located on 11th Ave., this restaurant has an intimate setting, great decor, and excellent wait staff that will make you feel as if you are in Paris. Their dishes will make you feel like you have been transported to a time and place where romance is king. But also, where you will feel as if you are eating true French cuisine. So, if you and your partner are looking to reconnect through a beautiful French dinner, this is the perfect place for you. You can reminisce about old times while enjoying some of the best French cuisine in Nashville.
Creating Thoughtful Moments with Your Partner
No matter which awesome Nashville date spot you and your partner choose, the point is that taking time out of your busy schedule to go on dates will help create positive affect and memories ones you can deposit into your emotional bank account to withdraw from on a rainy day. These small positive memory-making events will help strengthen your marriage for when things get tough and will give you both the opportunity to relax and enjoy each other's company.
INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH A THERAPIST IN NASHVILLE, TN?
Date nights can help you and your partner reconnect, but they are not a cure-all that can save a marriage. Seeking support can be beneficial for couples, and there are therapists in Nashville, TN who can help. At Vitus Counseling, Stu Cook is a couples therapist who can help you navigate the ups and downs of married life. If you are ready to start your therapy journey you can follow these simple steps:
Contact me at stucook@vituscounseling.com or (615)-709-5779.
Set up a free consultation call and learn more about my approach to counseling.
Begin reconnecting and having a great date night!
ADDITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES OFFERED AT VITUS COUNSELING
At Vitus Counseling, I offer a range of services to support not only your relationships but your individual mental health. I specialize in therapy for trauma or PTSD, as well as for anxiety and depression. Additionally, I provide addiction treatment for those seeking support for substance abuse. Vitus Counseling is located in Brentwood, TN just outside of Nashville. However, I also offer online counseling to anyone living within the state of Tennessee, so I can offer you support even if you cannot make it to my clinic. I am here to guide you through whatever challenges you are facing.
