Date Night Recommendations

[Bishops0411]

Other than going to a show in the Summer for our wedding anniversary, I've not taken my wife out on a date in ages. It's not for lack of wanting, believe me. I adore her, and I love to treat her and I get a real buzz out of showing her off!

Things have just been crazy busy. Both kids changed schools in September, and both of us have changed jobs the last couple of months.

But as Christmas is coming, I thought I might be able to take advantage of family coming to visit, and give the kids the opportunity to spend some time with their Aunts, Uncles and/or Nan (while we sneak off out!)

Obviously, it's an expensive time of year, so I can't afford to go too wild. But I'd really like to let her pick a nice dress and take her somewhere that she can wear it.

We're in Surrey. About halfway between London and Brighton. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Showing her off? Let her pick a nice dress?

I've got a few suggestions but they're not about date night.

What a strange comment. Why so negative?

She's a very successful career woman who earns very good money? We split all our bills and all the household chores.

I'm extremely proud of her and I find her incredibly attractive. Why on earth shouldn't I tell her that I'd like her to choose a dress for me to buy her and then take her out somewhere?

So she's a "trophy" wife?

Sounds like a lovely gesture to me, wish my ex had thought like you! What about romantic stroll through Christmas markets and then somewhere nice for food and drinks.

Why all the spiteful comments?

Did you not read my response to the other negative reply?

My wife is extremely successful in her career, earns a very good salary, and continues to strengthen her position by obtaining qualifications and certifications. I am very lucky to have such a focused, driven partner.

Just because I find her very attractive and would like to buy her something I think she would like, and take her on a date, does that make me sexist, or her a trophy wife?

I feel sorry for you if you don't find your spouse attractive. Or want to buy them gifts. Or feel proud when you take them out because they look amazing. No wonder you have to come on here and make shi**y comments about other people who are happy in their marriage!

Thank you, millymoo1202.

Christmas markets are a great idea. In fact, we did talk about going to Manchester to visit some friends quite recently, and we thought we might do the markets up there. But they had to cancel.

So, that would probably go down really well!

What does your wife enjoy doing to entertain herself / to relax?

Restaurants? Cocktails and Dancing? Theatre? Cinema? Art gallery? Hiking up a mountain?

So you think the comment "show her off" is appropriate?

Get off your high horse.

There's nothing 'trophy' about my wife, thank you. I'm extremely proud of her. And she's proud of herself. She's intelligent, hard-working, successful, and beautiful. Sorry if the fact that makes me happy and proud offends you.

We often go out for dinner/cocktails/dancing with friends. So I think I should probably choose something different for a date.

The theatre could be something to look into. But I think she's seen most of the shows that are on at the moment!

I think you're literally determined to find fault in whatever OP says.

@alldonefortoday I'm also raising an eyebrow, OP is very defensive, it comes across to me as though he views his wife like a prized Cockapoo.

Two posts.

One a comment and one a question.
High horse?
Touched a nerve did we?

There is plenty of musicals now before Xmas and ballet and orquesta concerts
She may like some of that too. People sometimes forget about those. It may some tickets still available.

I'll rewrite for everyone's benefit;

"Hi all, I want to treat my lovely wife to a night out on me. She works hard so I'd actually like to treat her to something nice to wear too, I want her to feel loved and cherished in the ways that she likes because I often don't get the opportunity to do these nice things for her because normal life admin gets in the way. Any suggestions on where I can take her away?"

There!

I think you have the right intentions OP but not the best wording 😂for date night I think cocktails at a bar with some live jazz, followed by a meal and more cocktails.

Whatever you do decide on, have a lovely time!