{"id":64287,"date":"2018-02-13T08:15:36","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T13:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/free-date-ideas-for-valentines-day-because-romance-neednt-be-expensive\/"},"modified":"2018-02-13T08:15:36","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T13:15:36","slug":"free-date-ideas-for-valentines-day-because-romance-neednt-be-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/free-date-ideas-for-valentines-day-because-romance-neednt-be-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Date Ideas For Valentine&#8217;s Day, Because Romance Needn&#8217;t Be Expensive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Free Date Ideas For Valentine&#8217;s Day, Because Romance Needn&#8217;t Be Expensive<\/b><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82dd1c2000002d00eaeb58.jpeg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"LaraBelova via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"LaraBelova via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"494319726\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<p>It feels like only yesterday we were spending an arm and a leg on Christmas presents for our loved ones. Now, little over a month later, there\u2019s another annual day that\u2019ll set you back a few quid:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/news\/valentines-day\/\" target=\"_hplink\">Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But, while a low-key meal for two in a cramped local restaurants (yes, they have squeezed twice as many lovebirds into the same space) can set you back almost \u00a3100, romance needn\u2019t be expensive.<\/p>\n<p>From giving a foot massage to dancing in the living room, here are 23\u00a0<em>free\u00a0<\/em>things to do on Valentine\u2019s Day to show you care.<\/p>\n<div data-listicle=\"true\">\n<div>\n<h2>1 Send Them A Love Note<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da8821000050006010e1.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"ZenShui\/Frederic Cirou via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"ZenShui\/Frederic Cirou via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121897\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Write a meaningful message, memory or an inside joke both of you can laugh at. <strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Rely on a cheesy song lyrics or poem. Roses are red, violets are&#8230; no.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>2 Hit Up An Old Date Spot<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da871e000038007ab8a2.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Carlo A via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Carlo A via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Flickr\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121896\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"false\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> If you want to avoid spending money, avoid restaurants and go to parks instead.<br \/>\n<strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Get frustrated if your partner doesn&#8217;t fully remember that particular date.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>3 Give Each Other A Foot Massage <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da882000002d00eaeb43.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"anyaberkut via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"anyaberkut via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121898\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Use massage oil.<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Forget to wash your feet before your partner delves deep into a massage.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>4 Have Quiet Time <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da872000003900eaeb42.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Gary John Norman via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Gary John Norman via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121895\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Spend time one-on-one. Lend your partner an ear and talk about goals, wishes and feelings. <br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Bring your cellphone to the table.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>5 Go For A Stroll <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da8c210000c3006010e2.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"franckreporter via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"franckreporter via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121899\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> It may not be the best time of the year for a long stroll, but venture outside for a walk.<br \/>\n<strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Go outside if the temperature is way too cold. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>6 Prepare Breakfast In Bed <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da8e21000039006010e3.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"gourmetphotography via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"gourmetphotography via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121901\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Scramble eggs, toast bread and work on your presentation.<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Forget to make something for yourself as well!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>7 Have A Lot Of Sex <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da8d1e0000dc007ab8a3.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Jupiterimages via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Jupiterimages via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121900\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Have <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a>.<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Limit yourself to the bedroom.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>8 Go Down Memory Lane <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da8f2000003900eaeb44.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Sam Diephuis via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Sam Diephuis via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121902\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Spend an evening going through vacation photos, your wedding photos or even those embarrassing ones buried on Facebook. Or surprise your partner with sexy boudoir photos. <br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Forget to get rid of those photos of your exes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>9 Go Swimming In A Free Indoor Pool <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da8f21000050006010e4.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Cultura\/Elena Nikolaeva via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Cultura\/Elena Nikolaeva via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121903\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Plan out your day so you can avoid crowds (earlier in the morning or at the end of the day).\u00a0<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Go in without a back-up plan. If the pool is constantly busy, you may want to plan something else.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>10 Build A Fort <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da8f1e000038007ab8a4.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Found on lovetipsandadvice.com\" data-portal-copyright=\"Found on lovetipsandadvice.com\" data-provider=\"other\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121904\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"false\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Turn off your phones, light some candles and make sure you have snacks on hand.<br \/>\n<strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Spend the whole day building a complex fort. Remember, this is about spending quality time under the fort. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>11 Plan A Scavenger Hunt At Home <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da951e0000dc007ab8a5.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Betsie Van der Meer via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Betsie Van der Meer via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121907\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Include personal memories and\/or small gifts.\u00a0<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Make it so hard that your partner gets fed up.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>12 Spend Your Night With Wine<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da912000003800eaeb45.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"bigairphoto via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"bigairphoto via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121906\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Get your favourite bottle or wine and do use the fireplace.\u00a0<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t leave your booze too close to burning wood.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>13 Go To Bed Early<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da922000002d00eaeb46.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Blend Images - Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Blend Images - Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121908\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Talk in the dark, read a book together and cuddle! And don&#8217;t worry about that alarm clock. <br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Beat yourself up if you can&#8217;t fall asleep right away.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>14 Clean The Slate <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da9421000039006010e6.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Oleh Slobodeniuk via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Oleh Slobodeniuk via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Flickr\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121909\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"false\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Let go of any grudges you may be holding onto and accept your partner for who they are. <br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Use this as another opportunity to bring up past fights.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>15 Spend The Day In Bed <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da952000002d00eaeb48.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Fuse via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Fuse via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121911\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Spend hours chatting or catching up with a make out session. <br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Forget to get out of bed and have a meal.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>16 Take A Bath Together <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da952000002d00eaeb47.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"DreamPictures via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"DreamPictures via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121912\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Get aromatherapy candles, fancy bubble bath and turn off the lights. <br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Force yourself to fit into the tub with your partner. If the tub is too small, stand up and take a shower instead.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>17 Cook A Difficult Meal Together <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da991e0000dc007ab8a6.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"SSC via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"SSC via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121915\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Find your recipes on Pinterest .. so at least you have an idea of what your dish should <i>actually<\/i> look like. <br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Go in with high expectations or the assumption that your meal will taste good. We suggest pizza for back-up.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>18 Do Sext <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da9a1e000037007ab8a7.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Frank Herholdt via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Frank Herholdt via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121913\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Send your partner a sexy text while they&#8217;re at work.\u00a0<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Send it out before you double-check the recipient.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>19 Dive Into A Movie\/TV Marathon <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da9921000050006010e8.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Chris Ryan via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Chris Ryan via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121914\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Choose four or five episodes of your partner&#8217;s favourite shows and pre-record them ahead of time. <br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Allocate so many hours that you do nothing but watch TV all day.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>20 Make It A Boozy Night <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da9c2000003900eaeb49.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"JGI\/Jamie Grill via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"JGI\/Jamie Grill via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121917\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Try new cocktails and experiment with what you have in your own bar.\u00a0<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Get too drunk and pass out.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>21 Dance In The Living Room <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da9d21000050006010e9.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Jena Cumbo via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Jena Cumbo via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121919\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Put on some Dirty Dancing tunes.\u00a0<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Step on your lovebird&#8217;s toes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>22 Spend The Day Volunteering Together <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da9c1e000038007ab8a8.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"JGI\/Jamie Grill via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"JGI\/Jamie Grill via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121918\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Head to the soup kitchen, local food bank or spend a night clearing out your closet to donate goods. <br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Leave these plans to the last minute \u2014 some places require advanced notice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2>23 Take A Crack At Karaoke .. For Two  <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a82da9e1e000037007ab8a9.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Andrejs Pidjass via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Andrejs Pidjass via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"Getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"206121920\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div><strong>DO:<\/strong> Try out fun duets and romantic sing-a-longs.\u00a0<br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T:<\/strong> Choose songs or artists you know your partner hates.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><!-- TAG START { player: \"Huff Post UK Lifestyle - Click to Play\", owner: \"HuffPost UK (PUB)\", for: \"HuffPost UK (PUB)\" } --><\/p>\n<div vdb_params=\"m.embeded=cms_video_plugin_uk.edit.huffpost.net&#038;m.fwkeyvalues=sponsorship%3DSPONSORSHIP_NAME&#038;m.fwsitesection=composer\" data-placeholder=\"\/\/img.vidible.tv\/prod\/2018-02\/12\/5a819130cc912f4f32e905f9\/5a8191301c4149386331e5f7_o_F_v0.jpg?w=1584&#038;h=990\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- TAG END { date: 02\/13\/18 } --><\/div>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/free-date-ideas-for-valentines-day-because-romance-neednt-be-expensive_uk_5a82da25e4b01467fcf173d8\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/free-date-ideas-for-valentines-day-because-romance-neednt-be-expensive_uk_5a82da25e4b01467fcf173d8<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free Date Ideas For Valentine&#8217;s Day, Because Romance Needn&#8217;t Be Expensive It feels like only yesterday we were spending an arm and a leg on Christmas presents for our loved ones. 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