Here are some fun ideas for your next date: 1. When you are consistent about having date night together, you are reminding each other that your relationship is a priority no matter how busy life gets." These elements are foundational to any quality relationship, be it dating or marriage. "Dating gives you the opportunity to nurture intimacy, practice communication, demonstrate commitment and create a meaningful history together. "Dating, whether it's your 15th or 150th, is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your relationship healthy and long-lasting," adds Esther Boykin, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of The Date Deck. "Dating can be extremely beneficial toward keeping romance alive, and making a practice of going on regular dates can be a great way to jump-start that habit," says Denise Limongello, a licensed psychotherapist based in Manhattan, who points out that lack of romance is a common reason for breakups or divorce. Deeper into a relationship, regular reconnections can help keep your bond solid.