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The first time you met, you didn’t know they would be the one. It was only after days, months, and years of talking, sharing, and laughing that you realized the person sitting next to you fit so well in your life. You got married and had the kind of love that makes people write songs, create art, and do crazy things. You were meant to be together forever.

But now? Now it’s been a while since that first date, and things are… different. You don’t get out as much as you used to, and you’re both stressed out with work, parenting, sibling issues, dental appointments, paying bills, and whatever else is going on in your lives. And it’s okay if your wedding anniversary doesn’t feel like the life-changing experience it once was — because we’ve got some anniversary ideas that are guaranteed to bring back some of that magic from your early days!

So what happens when your anniversary rolls around? Do you sit at home and watch Netflix all day? That could be a great anniversary date idea, but what if you want to step up your game a little bit — you know, without going overboard or anything?

When you’re five, ten, or twenty years into your marriage, finding new things to do for your anniversary and celebrating the time you’ve spent together can be tricky. But the good news is that there are plenty of ways to make those old traditions feel brand spanking new — you just have to get creative. So here are some romantic anniversary ideas to make your special day feel like the first time all over again — from adventurous trips out of the city to a cozy night at home, just the two of you.

#1

Go On A Road Trip Together

Go On A Road Trip Together

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DennyS (denzoren)
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Roadtrips are so cool. One day I'll be somewhere bigger than this island where I can do a properly long trip.

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    #2

    Watch The Sunrise

    Watch The Sunrise

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    harpling
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this with my dog every morning while I'm walking her. Does that count?

    #3

    Stargaze Together

    Stargaze Together

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very nice ad for the Toyota Hilux also lol

    #4

    Make A Bonfire, Sit Around, And Talk Late Into The Night

    Make A Bonfire, Sit Around, And Talk Late Into The Night

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    #5

    Have Dinner On The Porch, Patio, Roof, Or Backyard Lawn

    Have Dinner On The Porch, Patio, Roof, Or Backyard Lawn

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    #6

    Take A Cooking Class Together

    Take A Cooking Class Together

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    harpling
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a gift that keeps on giving!

    #7

    Turn Off The Devices

    Turn Off The Devices

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    #8

    Get Out In Nature

    Get Out In Nature

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    #9

    Kayaking

    Kayaking

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    #10

    Hit The Local Tourist Traps

    Hit The Local Tourist Traps

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    #11

    Animal Shelter Date

    Animal Shelter Date

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    harpling
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The shelter near me offers birthday parties! They've got a big room where people can do cake and gifts, and then they release puppies or kittens or whatever other animal they've got that the birthday person loves. Apparently, every party ends with at least one animal being adopted by a guest.

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    #12

    Hike A Nearby Peak

    Hike A Nearby Peak

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    bElLa sTairZz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if dont with the wrong person this could leave you both wanting a divorce

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    #13

    Get A Hammock For Two And String It Up Somewhere

    Get A Hammock For Two And String It Up Somewhere

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    #14

    Host A Dinner Party

    Host A Dinner Party

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    harpling
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds dreadful, to be honest.

    #15

    Picnic In The Park

    Picnic In The Park

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    #16

    Candlelit Dinner

    Candlelit Dinner

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    #17

    Horseback Riding

    Horseback Riding

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    #18

    Take A Balloon Ride

    Take A Balloon Ride

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    mulk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way doing that with my half: she has vertigo! ^^'

    #19

    Visit Botanical Gardens

    Visit Botanical Gardens

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    #20

    Go Camping

    Go Camping

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    Piggy Tee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worst idea ever if you're not already into that

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    #21

    Go On A Bike Ride

    Go On A Bike Ride

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    #22

    Go To A Zoo Or Aquarium

    Go To A Zoo Or Aquarium

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    #23

    Cook Together

    Cook Together

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    Melissa Israel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could they have found a worse example of cooking together, its chicken nuggets

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    #24

    Roller Skating

    Roller Skating

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    #25

    Have A Spa Day

    Have A Spa Day

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    #26

    Hide Love Notes All Over The Place

    Hide Love Notes All Over The Place

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    #27

    Set Up A Tent In The Living Room

    Set Up A Tent In The Living Room

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    #28

    Fly Standby To Somewhere You’ve Never Been

    Fly Standby To Somewhere You’ve Never Been

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    #29

    Learn A New Skill Together

    Learn A New Skill Together

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    #30

    Take A Mixology Course

    Take A Mixology Course

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    #31

    Play A Game Together

    Play A Game Together

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    #32

    Go To The Theater

    Go To The Theater

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    #33

    Make Sushi

    Make Sushi

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    #34

    Go Wine Tasting

    Go Wine Tasting

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    #35

    Take Dance Lessons Together

    Take Dance Lessons Together

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    #36

    Book Your Honeymoon Suite

    Book Your Honeymoon Suite

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    #37

    Give A Massage

    Give A Massage

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    #38

    Book That Dream Vacation

    Book That Dream Vacation

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    #39

    Watch The Sunset

    Watch The Sunset

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    #40

    Go To A Concert

    Go To A Concert

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    #41

    Write Love Notes

    Write Love Notes

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    #42

    Go On A Cruise

    Go On A Cruise

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cruises always seemed cool then I got scared when the pandemic hit.

    #43

    Recreate Your First Date

    Recreate Your First Date

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    #44

    Get Matching Tattoos

    Get Matching Tattoos

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    #45

    Get Your Favorite Snacks & Watch Netflix

    Get Your Favorite Snacks & Watch Netflix

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    #46

    Go To A Theme Park

    Go To A Theme Park

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    DennyS (denzoren)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't have those here...we have one but it's underwhelming. It's disappointing.

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    #47

    Include Chocolate

    Include Chocolate

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    Hey!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always include chocolate!

    #48

    Dance Your First Dance From The Wedding

    Dance Your First Dance From The Wedding

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    #49

    Start A New Tradition

    Start A New Tradition

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    #50

    Go To A Bed And Breakfast

    Go To A Bed And Breakfast

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    #51

    Put Together A Puzzle

    Put Together A Puzzle

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    #52

    Take A Bath Together

    Take A Bath Together

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    #53

    Do Something Adventurous

    Do Something Adventurous

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    #54

    Fancy Restaurant

    Fancy Restaurant

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    #55

    Painting & Wine Class

    Painting & Wine Class

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    #56

    Rock Climbing

    Rock Climbing

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    #57

    Go To A Ballgame

    Go To A Ballgame

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    #58

    Send Flowers Before The Date

    Send Flowers Before The Date

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    #59

    Visit A Farm

    Visit A Farm

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    #60

    Tour An Art Museum

    Tour An Art Museum

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    #61

    Hire A Photographer For A Romantic Photo Shoot

    Hire A Photographer For A Romantic Photo Shoot

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    #62

    Fly On A Helicopter Tour

    Fly On A Helicopter Tour

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    #63

    Watch Horror Movies Together

    Watch Horror Movies Together

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    #64

    Buy Something For The House Together

    Buy Something For The House Together

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    #65

    Make A Snowman, Snow Angels, & Have A Snowball Fight

    Make A Snowman, Snow Angels, & Have A Snowball Fight

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    #66

    Take A Wine Or Beer Tasting Class Together

    Take A Wine Or Beer Tasting Class Together

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    #67

    Serve Somewhere Together

    Serve Somewhere Together

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    #68

    Go Fishing

    Go Fishing

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    #69

    Renew Your Vows

    Renew Your Vows

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    #70

    Dress Up And Eat At A Fast Food Joint

    Dress Up And Eat At A Fast Food Joint

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    #71

    Get Dressed Up For A Night On The Town

    Get Dressed Up For A Night On The Town

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    #72

    Go On A Pub Crawl

    Go On A Pub Crawl

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    #73

    Rearrange The House Together

    Rearrange The House Together

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    #74

    Have A Paint Gun War

    Have A Paint Gun War

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    #75

    Total Dive Restaurant

    Total Dive Restaurant

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    #76

    Plan Your Future Together

    Plan Your Future Together

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    Rigor Moreno
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see a future in this photo. :D I'll see myself out now....

    #77

    Ice Cream Sundaes

    Ice Cream Sundaes

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    #78

    Get Coffee (Or Hot Chocolate) & Look At All The Christmas Lights

    Get Coffee (Or Hot Chocolate) & Look At All The Christmas Lights

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    #79

    Go Out For Karaoke

    Go Out For Karaoke

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    #80

    Plan A Stay-Cation

    Plan A Stay-Cation

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    #81

    Go To An Airbnb

    Go To An Airbnb

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    #82

    Go To The Bookstore

    Go To The Bookstore

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    #83

    Romantic Scavenger Hunt

    Romantic Scavenger Hunt

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    Angelina Coffey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Asked my boyfriend to the formal (sadie hawkins style, girls ask guys) by doing this haha

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    #84

    Ice Skating

    Ice Skating

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    #85

    Watch A Rom-Com

    Watch A Rom-Com

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    #86

    Go For Carriage Ride

    Go For Carriage Ride

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    #87

    Create A Trivia Game

    Create A Trivia Game

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    #88

    Swap Houses For The Night With Friends

    Swap Houses For The Night With Friends

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    #89

    Wander The Mall Together

    Wander The Mall Together

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    #90

    Play Musical Instruments Together

    Play Musical Instruments Together

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    #91

    Play Cards Or Host A Game Night

    Play Cards Or Host A Game Night

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    #92

    Go To The Pet Store And Adopt A Fish

    Go To The Pet Store And Adopt A Fish

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    #93

    Visit Your Grandparents Or A Senior Home

    Visit Your Grandparents Or A Senior Home

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    #94

    Create A Playlist Of Your Favorite Songs

    Create A Playlist Of Your Favorite Songs

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    #95

    Remember The Past Together

    Remember The Past Together

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    #96

    Use Candles

    Use Candles

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    #97

    DIY Selfie Tour

    DIY Selfie Tour

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    #98

    Go To Trivia Night

    Go To Trivia Night

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    #99

    Play Bingo With The Old Folks

    Play Bingo With The Old Folks

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    #100

    Find A Drive-In Movie Theater

    Find A Drive-In Movie Theater

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    #101

    Go On A Shopping Spree

    Go On A Shopping Spree

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    #102

    Give The Same Anniversary Card Back And Forth Each Year

    Give The Same Anniversary Card Back And Forth Each Year

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    #103

    Paint The Walls Of Your Bedroom

    Paint The Walls Of Your Bedroom

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