Spending quality time with your man is important, but sometimes it can get a little humdrum if you don't really veer away from the standard dinner-and-a-movie and coffee-after-work dates that are a staple to many relationships. Now, we're not saying these dates are boring; they can be fun and lead to really great conversations. But it's important to change things up once in a while. That's why we've come up with this list of date ideas.

For more suggestions, check out these galleries on FN:

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• Happy Homebody: 40 Fun Low-Cost Activities You Can Do without Leaving the House
• Money Can’t Buy Me Love: 25 Gastos-Free Ways to Show Your Guy You Care
• 30 Things for Couples to Try This Year

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