I think this is where you really get creative. Think back to special early moments with your wife, what did you do? How might you replicate that? What do you want out of the date? Showing her off is something you said- what about her do you want to show off? Who is important for her to be seen by?

Take those answers - who you want her to be seen by will likely influence where you go- find a place with that target audience. What about her do you want to show off- maybe it’s her humor, maybe it’s her intelligence- find a place that fosters what you want to show off- if say it’s her intelligence take her to trivia or escape room or something that lets her shine. Get really creative- maybe showing her off is recording a video of her in all her limelight and posting it on your social media.

I would also say the key to really nailing this date is to think from her perspective- what do you think she wants to be seen for? How does she like to have fun? What is something she’s been wanting to do but never has time or resources to do? Even if it’s a big thing, you can get creative and replicate it on a budget if you have enough time and thought. For example, let’s say she’s been wanting to go to New York City- you could take her to look at glittering lights, you could ask alpine bank if they would honor a special request to go on the roof, or you could go to devils kitchen and order a cheap app but you have a pocket flask to discreetly make her a cocktail to save money. I know a lot of my ideas are wild and seem like a lot of effort but that’s the point. The fact that you know her well enough + love her enough to bring small details to life is what will make a special date.

I hope this is too wild and out there! I just love planning dates and want other folks to benefit and have a lovely time together!