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Couple challenges: 60 challenges to do together

Couple challenges get you out of the routine: a new recipe, a sunrise walk, a handwritten letter. Here are 60 challenges for couples in nine categories, each with a difficulty level.

There is also a set of long distance challenges you can do while apart.

Couple challenges: Romance

  1. Cook Dinner Together (Easy)Pick a new recipe and cook it together from scratch.
  2. Write 3 Things You Love (Easy)Each write 3 specific things you love about the other and share them.
  3. Give a Five Minute Massage (Easy)Give your partner a relaxing five minute shoulder or foot massage.
  4. Recreate Your First Date (Medium)Recreate the experience of your first date as closely as possible.
  5. Sunrise Breakfast in Bed (Medium)Surprise your partner with breakfast in bed before they wake up.
  6. Write a Love Letter (Hard)Write a heartfelt handwritten love letter and read it aloud to each other.
  7. Surprise Flowers (Easy)Surprise your partner with their favourite flowers, or any flowers, for no reason at all.
  8. Rooftop or Balcony Dinner (Medium)Set up a special dinner on your rooftop, balcony, or garden under the stars.

Couple challenges: Adventure

  1. Try a New Restaurant (Easy)Find a cuisine neither of you has tried and have dinner together.
  2. Sunrise Walk (Medium)Wake up early enough to watch the sunrise together on a walk.
  3. Explore a New Neighborhood (Easy)Visit a part of your city neither of you has been to before.
  4. Day Trip Together (Medium)Plan and take a day trip to a destination within 2 hours of home.
  5. Try a New Sport or Activity (Hard)Sign up for a class or activity neither of you has done (e.g., climbing, dance).
  6. Stargazing Night (Medium)Find a spot away from city lights and stargaze for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Cycle Somewhere New (Easy)Rent or use bikes to explore a route or area you've never cycled together before.
  8. Attend a Live Event (Medium)Go to a live event together: concert, comedy show, theatre, or sports match.

Couple challenges: Wellness

  1. Phone Free Evening (Easy)Spend a full evening with all screens off, just the two of you.
  2. Meditate Together (Easy)Do a ten minute guided meditation together.
  3. Cook a Healthy Meal (Easy)Find a nutritious recipe and prepare it together.
  4. Morning Workout Duo (Hard)Work out together for 30 minutes in the morning for 3 days.
  5. Gratitude Journal (Medium)Each day for a week, write one thing you are grateful for about each other.
  6. Digital Detox Day (Hard)Spend an entire day together with no social media or streaming.
  7. Nature Walk Without Phones (Easy)Take a walk in nature together with all phones left at home or in bags.
  8. Spa Night at Home (Medium)Create a relaxing spa night at home with face masks, candles, and music.

Couple challenges: Fun

  1. Board Game Night (Easy)Play at least 2 rounds of a board game together.
  2. Karaoke Night (Easy)Sing at least 3 songs each, at home or at a karaoke bar.
  3. Build a Blanket Fort (Easy)Build a cozy blanket fort and watch a movie inside it.
  4. Puzzle Together (Medium)Complete a 500+ piece puzzle together.
  5. Cook a Themed Dinner (Medium)Pick a theme (Italian, Japanese, Mexican) and make a full dinner.
  6. Mini Photo Shoot (Easy)Take 20 fun photos of yourselves in different poses or locations.

Couple challenges: Growth

  1. Set 3 Shared Goals (Medium)Sit down and write 3 goals you want to achieve together this year.
  2. Read the Same Book (Hard)Pick a book, read it at your own pace, then discuss it over dinner.
  3. Take an Online Class (Hard)Sign up for an online course you can take together (cooking, language, art).
  4. Volunteer Together (Hard)Find a local volunteering opportunity and spend 2+ hours giving back.
  5. Teach Each Other a Skill (Medium)Each teach the other one skill or hobby you have that they don't.
  6. Monthly Budget Review (Medium)Sit together and review your finances, set one shared financial goal.

Couple challenges: Creative

  1. Draw Each Other's Portrait (Easy)Spend 15 minutes drawing a portrait of your partner. No artistic skill required, just fun.
  2. Write a Poem Together (Medium)Take turns writing alternate lines to create a poem about your relationship.
  3. Build Something Together (Hard)Build something together: a piece of furniture, a shelf, a birdhouse, or any physical project.
  4. Improv Night (Medium)Spend 30 minutes doing couples improv games: "yes, and" scenarios, character roleplay, or storytelling.
  5. Create a Couple Scrapbook Page (Easy)Make a scrapbook page together using photos, tickets, and mementos from a shared memory.
  6. Write Your Song (Hard)Write a short original song or poem together that represents your relationship.

Couple challenges: Nostalgic

  1. Rewatch Your First Movie Together (Medium)Watch the first film you ever watched together and share what you remember about that day.
  2. Visit Where You First Met (Hard)Go back to the place where you first met or had your first date.
  3. Memory Photo Night (Easy)Look through old photos together and tell the story behind your favourite ones.
  4. Play Your Old Playlist (Medium)Create a playlist of songs that were important in early stages of your relationship and listen together.
  5. Write Your "How We Met" Story (Easy)Each write your own version of how you met, then read them to each other.
  6. Recreate a Favourite Memory (Hard)Recreate a specific memorable trip or experience from your relationship history.

Couple challenges: Seasonal

  1. Valentine's Day Breakfast (Easy)Prepare a special Valentine's themed breakfast together. Heart shaped pancakes encouraged.
  2. Decorate Together (Medium)Decorate your home together for the season: holiday lights, autumn leaves, or spring flowers.
  3. Summer Sunset Picnic (Easy)Pack a basket and watch the sunset together outdoors this summer.
  4. Autumn Walk & Hot Drink (Easy)Take a walk through autumn leaves and warm up with a hot drink together afterwards.
  5. Handmade Gift Exchange (Hard)Each make or craft a personalised gift for the other. No buying allowed.
  6. Spring Cleaning Together (Medium)Spend a day decluttering and refreshing your shared space. Reward yourselves after!

Couple challenges: Long distance

  1. Watch a Movie Together (Easy)Start a movie at the same time on separate screens and text each other reactions throughout.
  2. Send a Physical Letter (Easy)Write and post a real handwritten letter or card to your partner.
  3. Cook the Same Meal (Medium)Cook the same recipe at the same time and video call while you eat together.
  4. Play an Online Game (Easy)Find an online game you can play together in real time for at least an hour.
  5. Watch the Same Sunrise (Medium)Wake up early and video call to watch the sunrise "together" from your separate locations.
  6. Send a Care Package (Hard)Put together and mail a thoughtful care package of their favourite things.

Frequently asked questions

What are couple challenges?

Small tasks you do together, like cooking a new recipe or recreating your first date. They create new shared experiences.

Are there challenges for long distance couples?

Yes, the long distance category has challenges you can do over a video call or from separate places.

Is there an app for couple challenges?

Yes. HeartScape has a challenge board with these challenges and a weekly featured challenge. You both mark your part as done. The app is free on iPhone and Android.

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