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In the mood for love? Whether you’re celebrating a big anniversary or just carving out a little bit of we-time, we’ve got ideas and inspiration for you right here. Use our date night tool to find all kinds of romance ideas -- you can search by place and time, mood (from playful to sexy!), or even price. You don’t have to bust your budget to show your love! We’ve got tons of free date ideas and plans for dates under $20 (or hey -- less than $15!). In fact, we’ve got date ideas no matter what you’re into: indoors or outside, off-beat or tried-and-true romantic dinner ideas -- find them all right here. Is it a big night? We’ve got romantic anniversary ideas, anniversary gift ideas (for him and for her!), and -- if you want to share the fun -- anniversary party ideas. We have romantic anniversary ideas that you would never have thought of on your own and anniversary gifts that mean (but don’t cost) a lot. Plus we’ll tell you how to save big on anniversary travel. With everything from romantic dinner ideas to free date ideas right at your fingertips, you’ll never dread planning date night again. In fact, you don’t even need to wait till date night with our suggestions for how to surprise your spouse and make simple (but memorable!) romantic gestures. Check out our romance ideas for how to be a year-round romantic or a 365-day (and night!) delight. On The Nest, you’ll find tips on celebrating every single day of your marriage!

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10 Adrenaline-Rush Dates

Check out the couple activities that are guaranteed to keep the fun in your relationship (with a minimum of corniness).

1. Playing Guitar Hero If you have another couple over, you can graduate to Rock Band and get your ya-yas out like The Stones.

2. Training for a Marathon There are few greater rushes than completing those 26-plus miles (okay, or 2.6 miles). Why not train together so you can celebrate times two?

3. Rock Climbing K2 is likely outside your reach, so give your gym’s indoor climbing wall a try. As you gain confidence, you can graduate to scaling the great outdoors.

4. Bowling Is there any better way to unwind? Between the $5 pitchers and the rental shoes, it’s perfect for taking a break from your daily life and enjoying some low-key fun.

5. Tandem Skydiving This isn’t something to enter into lightly, but with a good instructor and proper equipment, it’s entirely safe. And hey, what other activity is there that so nearly replicates the rush of falling in love?

6. Playing Paintball Rent the equipment you need and square off against your spouse (or, if you’re feeling merciful, pair up with your sweetie against another team).

7. Camping It’s your chance to truly get away from it all -- give the BlackBerry a well-deserved day off -- and just savor nature and each other.

8. Rafting Determine whether you want a leisurely drift or a white-knuckle thrill ride; then bon voyage.

9. Test-Driving a Sports Car You may not be able to buy a Ferrari just yet -- the mortgage and student loans get in the way -- but you can still take a dream ride.

10. Visiting an Amusement Park Remember how much fun it was to go to Six Flags as a kid? Ride roller coasters until you have vertigo; then fall into bed at home.

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-- Sean Cunningham

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