Planning a Wonderful Date for Your Husband's Birthday

While most men are not very overelaborate when it comes to dates, taking your husband out for a birthday date can still be an incredible idea. You need to bear in mind that there are some things to consider before just diving into the date. You need to come up with a memorable date idea, you need to construct some form of schedule or itinerary for your husband’s special birthday date, you need to select activities for the date that are appropriate for the weather, you’ve got to secure appropriate transportation, find a babysitter for the night or day, create room for spontaneity, get a great gift for your husband and be sexy and romantic for your husband.

1. Decide on an incredible idea for the date

You cannot have a wonderful date for your husband’s birthday without planning, and you cannot plan without knowing what you want the date to be. I know this sounds much easier than it actually is. This stage is usually plagued with fluctuating feelings about what exactly to do.

The task of deciding what to do on your husband’s special day can truly be difficult, but don’t overthink this. Keep in mind that it’s not necessarily the date or the location of the date that makes the night an incredible night with your significant other. It is more that you are both getting quality time together, having spontaneous moments, learning more about each other and are developing a deeper connection. So long as you have these elements present on the date, your husband will have an extremely memorable night.

Ensure that you select a date idea that will greatly appeal to your husband and that it isn’t just something that you enjoy. It is true that it's usually the man that takes the woman out. This means that most of the dates that you both have been on have greatly been skewed to your likes. Carefully think this through and ensure that you develop a date idea that appeals to your husband.  His birthday is an especially good time to make sure that you're doing something that he loves, and maybe something that's not your favorite or even takes you out of your comfort zone.  Picking something along these lines can help make it even more special to him.

2. Develop an itinerary for your husband’s birthday date

If you are designing a night with multiple activities with more than one stop for your husband’s birthday, it would be a great idea to develop an itinerary to keep you organized and on schedule throughout the night. This will help you to carefully manage every element of the date and ensure that everything is carefully planned. Be sure to check opening and closing times, costs and other factors critical to your husbands’ birthday night.

Men are often very simple. So, if you decided to plan a simple romantic night at home, an itinerary might not be very necessary. However, no matter how small or simple your plans are, be sure to think through every step so that the night is organized and happens so smoothly that it becomes a night that your husband will never forget.

Spontaneity is a very significant part of a date’s success. It is what makes life’s moments so unforgettable. However, do not sacrifice organization for the sake of spontaneity. Actually, when things are carefully but not strictly organized, it leaves room for each person to entertain spontaneity within reasonable boundaries. After all, if you planned to go to your husband’s favorite restaurant but got distracted and stopped to look at stars without bearing the restaurant’s closing time, this could negatively impact the night.

3. Be sure to select date activities that are conducive to the weather

Since a birthday is not dependent on the weather, you will have to look ahead at the weather forecast for the day and select date plans that are fitting to the expected weather. This is often overlooked by those planning dates, but it can be quite a vibe killer to plan an outdoor picnic date experience for your husband’s birthday and have it ruined by a thunderstorm.

Along with this, you need to ensure that you and your husband dress appropriately for the date. If you intend to go snorkeling, you must take items and clothing along with you that fit that occasion. The best thing to do is to create a checklist of all you will need for your outing and double-check it before heading out. You want to ensure that the lack of proactivity does not ruin what could have easily been an incredible birthday date for your husband. You should not be on your water adventure and be worrying about sunburns. You should have that item on your checklist.

4. Ensure that transportation and babysitting, where necessary, is planned

The logistics of the date is very critical to your husband’s birthday being incredible. Decide on whether you will be driving in his car or your car. Will you take a private vehicle to the location? Do you have someone who you will leave to take care of your children? Ensure that the times of departure and return are thought out carefully.

Mishaps can be prevented by carefully considering these factors because you don’t want to be on your date with logistical issues. You also do not want to be on your date worrying about your children. Ensure that you have more than one option for babysitters on the night or day of the date. Have a backup plan for transportation as well so that nothing will stand in your way.

5. Be open to spontaneity

So, you have everything carefully planned out and you and your husband are both expecting an incredible birthday date. With all these things in place you want to ensure that you remain open for spontaneous moments. Remember that while your plans and forecasts are all important, it's the spark of spontaneity that will really add light and life to your husband’s birthday date.

When you are both out, keep an eye open for those special moments. Bask in them and do not get mad that it somewhat impacts the original plan if it is a beautiful moment or a great feeling experience.  Don't be overly rigid in your plans - enjoy the moments that present themselves.

Spontaneous moments lead to what some call discovery. It is the process of learning things about your spouse or yourself through a new experience together. Believe it or not, these moments are not only possible on the first date. These moments of discovery are also possible on the 200th date. These moments of discovery strengthen your connection and help the relationship to be stronger. Be open to these moments because they also disrupt the monotony that typically clouds the fun of many long-term relationships.

6. Get an awesome gift

One of the love languages that have been identified is receiving gifts. Whether your husband is big on gifts or not, it is a major plus if you pick up a thoughtful gift for him to be presented at the birthday date. If your husband’s love language is receiving gifts it will really leave him very happy.

Struggling with gift ideas? Don’t feel ashamed of this. Don’t blame yourself for not knowing what he would like. Because finances usually get tied together in relationships, things bought are usually for the benefit of both parties. As a result of this, it might become blurry what your partner would like for himself. You can check in with his close friends or co-workers for some good ideas. You don’t have to break the bank to give a great gift. A simple gift that has been carefully thought out can really put a smile on your husband’s face and make him feel special.

7. Be Sexy, Flirty and Romantic

Don't forget - men like romance too.  Be sexy and flirty with your husband on his special day.  Remind him why you chose him - and why you continue to choose to be with him.  Show him that you are all his and make him feel excited that you are his best birthday gift.  Don't plan on letting the date end when you get home, continue your date into the bedroom.  Tease to him all throughout the date. This will keep your husband excited and always looking forward to what will come later.  Plan for intimacy - it's his birthday after all.

While this is not an exhaustive list of what to consider for your special birthday date with your husband, it does touch on some of the most critical components. Your husband will have an incredible birthday date if you keep these things in mind. Don’t be selfish, after you experience great success with this advice, share it with your friends so that they too can make their significant other exceedingly happy on his special day.