Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and the Yahoo Answers website is now in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

What are some fun things a young married couple can do for fun without spending tons of money?

So, I am getting ready to join the air force reserves because we need some extra help financially. My husband is now active duty. We have to go long periods of time without seeing each other, so when we are together we like being able to go out and have fun. These past couple of years have just happened so fast that I really haven't have much time to enjoy it. All I have been thinking of is the future, and planning for the future instead of really having fun. We spend way too much money on things, and going out and I really can't remember half of those times we went out. So, I really just want to have some fun with him, and enjoy our marriage. I think back of when we were in high school, and I cherish those memories because we enjoyed ourselves so much, and we didn't have much money at all..we were in high school. He worked part time as a bag boy!! We went out to dinner and movies a lot, but only on weekends. So, do you have any suggestions for me?

Update:

By the way- I am really looking for something different. I want to do stuff that we will remember forever. Tell me some of your fondest memories!

17 Answers

Relevance
  • Cheryl
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Sit down and write a list and all the reasons you like/love him and and all the reasons you really want to make your marriage work Then make a list(only big stuff!) of behavior of his that has been upsetting you and how each thing made you feel. Have your in-laws take the baby out and then sit down and have a grown up discussion. Maybe set a date night where you 2 spend time alone out or "couple" time every night where you 2 sit down together and talk and just be with each other... Communication is important Marriage counseling could really help you Especially right now, it is great for helping lay down a solid foundation and giving the couple ways to problem solve. Work on these things now, little issues can snowball over time

  • 1 decade ago

    My husband and I just did this yesterday:

    We live in NY so we went into the city to look at the Christmas lights. The city was so busy, but we had such a great time together and with our daughter. We took pictures, went to Dunkin Donuts, rode the train. It was great. We said we want to make this our family tradition now. We have been in a rut lately but we are a young couple also, only married 3 years and we needed this. I hope you might like this. It's still holiday season so you can still do this for the next few weeks while people still have their lights up.

  • Johnny
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Congrats. You sound like you really know where you're going right now. The most fun things to do are so easy really. Depending on what you have when you have it changes the model a little bit. Depending where you're stationed a night out for dinner in an upscale local spot could be the best for the evening. The next available night could be spent getting chinese takeout and playing cards while talking. When you are both available after moneys in the bank you'll know what to do. It just develops. I wish you the best and hope you enjoy years of happiness.

  • 1 decade ago

    Some times the simpliest places or things you do you remember the most when it's memorable. I don't know where you live, but try going to a nice romantic getaway like Caesar's Poconos Resort in Pennsylvania. Cheesy with the champagne glass jacuzzi, but you'll remember it for sure. A three day, two night stay would run you about $600, all inclusive including meals.

  • Bella
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    i love going on a short walk or hike, somewhere pretty like a park or beach, and bringing a picnic, or a bottle of wine, cheese, grapes and chocolates.. whatever floats your boat... one of my most romantic memories is walks in the moonlight, but depending on where you live, it might get a bit cold for that.. but i loved it, holding hands and talking, or just looking at the stars... or just going for a drive... we would talk about lots of stuff when we drove.. we would get bored and just get in the car and drive around town.. the other fun thing we did, that we don't do as much anymore because we're tired and busy is, after we would make love, we would always go and get a snack, like chocolate or ice cream, but we always had something in the kitchen - we didn't have cable at the time, so again, we would just reminisce and laugh and enjoy being in love.. i really miss those days.. we don't have as much time any more, and it makes me sad.. good luck to you - enjoy it while you can!

  • 1 decade ago

    Reading to each other, cooking together, and go to the museum when it is free during the month. Just fun things you enjoy doing in common, but for "Free", Make a naughty photo album for just you two to see. You guys be the photographers. Just be creative!!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Cheap things to do together...cook exotic dishes together (wash the dishes together after)

    Go biking together

    Go skating together

    Matter of fact I have found just doing chores around the house is fun with my guy...even cleaning out the car and washing it.

    You don't have to go "out". You just need to spend time together. Doing things together bonds you more than any fancy outing.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Hmm, you can not get married until you are financially ready to maintain a good quality of life while being married. Oops too late.

  • Pookie
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    we like to play games, old school board games, we make home made appys..sometimes I like for him to plan a really special night, and sometimes I take it upon myself and plan him a special night, its the anticipation of him making all the plans that makes it so exciting!! Go for a really nice walk, or go hiking and take a camera and consider it a great photo opt....make a lunch or dinner to have in the woods or on the beach....loose yourself in the time your spending together. do you guys like to sing? go do karaoke, or meet each other at a local pub and pretend its the first time you've ever met. Think of something you really liked to do when you were younger...did you like to do arts and crafts? teach him and do that one night....did he like to go play hockey outside? or rollerblade..do that...teach eachother a new skill you have, or teach eachother a bit about you and your family, maybe make a dinner that's traditional for your culture

  • 4 years ago

    1

    Source(s): Fix A Broken Marriage http://enle.info/SaveYourMarriage/?dEmr
Still have questions? Get your answers by asking now.