Denny's (77377)

Remember back to when you were a young couple- before you had any kids. Most likely, if you wanted to catch a last minute movie at 9 o’clock at night, the only problem was deciding what size of popcorn to get. And staying out past 7 p.m. was the norm for date nights. Now, it’s been a while since you’ve seen the moon. However, sometimes there’s a majestic feel to the night when you’re out late, it’s dark, and it’s just the two of you. Denny’s doesn’t scream romance like Paris but it’s open 24/7 and offers a $2, $4, and $6 value menu including the popular never ending pancakes, specialty desserts, and delicious breakfast platters. If you’re not up for a meal try a beverage like coffee, hot cocoa, or a milkshake. If you need, arrange for childcare and go at a time when you normally wouldn’t such as late at night after the kids are in bed or early in the morning- just to stir life up a bit. However, don’t drag the night owl out of bed in the morning or make the early morning riser stay up too late. That wouldn’t be fun for either of you.

Use these questions to initiate discussion:

1.      When was the last time you were out this late or out this early on a date together?

2.      Are you a morning or night person? Are you okay with that or would you rather be the opposite? 

3.       What is a good memory you have of your spouse while they are sleeping? Do they talk in their sleep? Does your spouse move around a lot? 

4.      Talk about the last dream you had. 

5.      Do you like being out at a time you normally wouldn’t be or would you rather have a regular timed date?