Our Year of Dates
Why A Year of Dates is the perfect gift for your wife
Sep
Gentlemen, we get it. Christmas is coming and finding the perfect gift for your wife, girlfriend or partner sometimes feels like a herculean task. I know, as a woman, we don’t want to tell you what to get us – we expect you to know – and we are never happy with the result (especially if it is a kitchen appliance or something you panic bought on Christmas eve!). Because it isn’t just about buying a gift; it is about choosing a token of love that resonates with affection, understanding, and a deep personal connection. It is about showcasing that you know them, value them, and listen to their likes, dislikes and dreams.
So, let us tell you a secret, our date boxes are what they want you to buy them – we know because 90% of our customers are women; they’re buying this for you because they get to use it (which is totally fine when we do it, but we don’t want a new cordless drill or hoover, unless we asked for one!)
As our relationships mature it’s only natural to find comfort in the familiar, in established routines and known comforts. However, the spark of romance and the joy of new discoveries or experiences should not be confined to those early days of intense romances. It’s essential to keep that spark alive, to surprise each other, and to create moments that bring a smile to your faces, which putting away laundry and emptying the bins can’t achieve.
We spoke to Serena Novelli, a Love & Relationship expert who concurs “With the chaos that is everyday life—think school lunches, work deadlines, and family obligations—it’s easy for conversations with your partner to become purely transactional. ‘Did you pick up the kids?’ ‘What’s for dinner?’ ‘Don’t forget to pay the bills.’ While these exchanges keep the household running, they don’t necessarily feed the soul. This is where regular date nights come into play. By setting aside dedicated time to truly engage with your partner, you create a space to talk about more than just the day-to-day. You have a moment to share your dreams, fears, and laugh until your belly hurts. These meaningful interactions deepen your emotional connection and remind you both why you’re more than just co-parents or roommates—you’re life partners.”
A date box is a source of such surprises, offering a wide range of date night (and day) ideas you might not have thought of. It paves the way for spontaneous, heartfelt, and romantic experiences right in the comfort of your home. Imagine setting up a themed movie night with all their favourite films and snacks, or having your own bake-off where you both compete to make the best dessert using a set of predetermined ingredients. The point is to break away from the monotony and to bring an element of spontaneity and joy into your everyday life.
Relationships are not just about spending time together; they are about growing together, about fostering a deep understanding and appreciation for each other’s evolving dreams, desires, and aspirations. The date box becomes a bridge to such mutual growth, encouraging conversations that delve deep, bringing forth aspects of each other that might still be unknown, still waiting to be discovered even after years of being together.
Every date card you open offers an opportunity to learn something new about each other, to share laughter, to build a deeper connection, and to foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding. It nudges you both to explore new hobbies, revisit old interests, and to carve out time from the bustling life to simply be, to exist in a space where love, understanding, and affection reign supreme.
What makes our date boxes even more special is the inclusion of blank cards, waiting to be filled with date ideas that hold personal meaning and relevance to your relationship. It is a canvas for you to showcase how well you know them, to plan dates that resonate with shared dreams and private jokes, to create experiences that are quintessentially ‘you.’ No pressure…
It could be recreating your first date, bringing back the charm and the nervous excitement of the early days, or planning a date around their favourite book, creating a world where a favourite fictional realities come alive. It is about taking that extra step to show that you care, that you cherish her, and that you listen!
The A Year of Dates box goes beyond being just a gift; it is a promise of love, of time well spent, and of beautiful moments created together. It is a step towards forging a deeper connection, a gesture that showcases understanding, and a pathway to a relationship where love blossoms anew with each passing day.
And, between us, we have heard of a few guys who keep the box hidden, opening the cards themselves and pretending they came up with the ideas inside themselves. We are totally here for this type of deception and we won’t tell if you don’t!
To see our full range of date night suggestions click here
