15 Fun Things to Do With Your Husband When You’re Bored of Netflix

You’ve reached that point where another Netflix binge feels more like punishment than pleasure, and you’re staring at your husband wondering when you both became professional couch potatoes. I can tell you from experience that breaking out of entertainment ruts requires intentional action, not just good intentions. The couples who thrive long-term are the ones who actively create shared experiences beyond passive screen time. Here’s how you can transform your relationship dynamic starting tonight.

Start a Two-Person Book Club

When you’re both scrolling mindlessly through the same streaming options for the third time this week, it’s time to grab a book instead. Starting a two-person book club with your husband creates intimate conversations you’ve never had before. I can tell you from experience, choosing books together builds deeper connection than any movie marathon.

Pick alternating months where each person selects the title. Read thought provoking novels that challenge your perspectives, then schedule weekly discussions over coffee or wine. You’ll discover how differently you interpret characters, plot twists, and underlying messages. I’ve never seen couples grow closer faster than when they discuss literary themes together.

Whether you’re debating moral dilemmas in contemporary fiction or exploring historical contexts, you’re building intellectual intimacy that strengthens your relationship permanently.

Cook a Completely New Cuisine Together

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Nothing transforms an ordinary evening into an adventure quite like tackling an entirely unfamiliar cuisine with your husband. I can tell you from experience, there’s something incredibly bonding about traversing unknown spices and techniques together.

When you try new recipes from cultures you’ve never explored, you’re creating shared memories that’ll last far beyond the meal itself. I’ve never seen couples laugh more than when they’re figuring out how to fold dumplings or debating whether the curry needs more heat.

• Pick a cuisine neither of you has attempted before
• Shop for ingredients together, asking questions at specialty stores
• Experiment with ingredients fearlessly, tasting as you go

The kitchen becomes your playground, and every mistake becomes a story worth telling.

Create a Backyard Camping Adventure

Even though you’re just steps away from your own bed, setting up camp in your backyard transforms your familiar space into something completely different. When you pitch a tent together, you’re creating an intimate bubble that blocks out distractions and forces quality connection. I can tell you from experience, there’s something magical about sharing this confined space that brings couples closer.

Pack a picnic basket with foods you’d never normally eat indoors – sandwiches, trail mix, s’mores ingredients. Set up battery-powered lanterns, bring sleeping bags, and commit to the experience fully. Leave your phones inside the house. I’ve never seen couples laugh more than when they’re fumbling with tent stakes or debating the best marshmallow-roasting technique while rediscovering each other.

Build Something Together From Scratch

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The creative energy that flows between couples when they’re building something with their hands creates a bond that screen time simply can’t match. I can tell you from experience, there’s something magical about working toward a shared goal together.

You’ll discover new sides of each other when you construct a small woodworking project or build a simple birdhouse. The planning, measuring, and problem-solving reveal strengths you never knew existed.

Consider these beginner-friendly options:

• Garden planter box – Perfect for future herb gardens
• Floating shelves – Functional and rewarding to display
• Simple coffee table – Ambitious but achievable together

I’ve never seen couples argue about whose turn it’s with the hammer. Instead, you’ll find yourselves naturally dividing tasks, celebrating small victories, and creating something tangible that represents your teamwork.

Take Up Partner Dancing in Your Living Room

While most couples think they need expensive lessons or perfect technique, dancing together in your living room requires nothing more than curiosity and willingness to laugh at yourselves. I can tell you that moving furniture aside and putting on music transforms your space into something magical.

Start with simple steps, hold each other close, and let your bodies find their rhythm naturally.

You’ll discover how to learn new dance moves by watching YouTube tutorials together, pausing and rewinding until you get it right. I’ve never seen anything strengthen a couple’s connection quite like this. Plan a choreographed routine to your wedding song or favorite track, practicing until you move as one unit. The intimacy you’ll create through shared movement, stumbles, and eventual success will surprise you.

Plan and Execute a Photo Scavenger Hunt

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Although creating lists might seem childish at first, photo scavenger hunts awaken your competitive spirits while forcing you both to see your neighborhood through fresh eyes. I can tell you that couples who snap creative shots together build deeper connections while exploring familiar territory with renewed curiosity.

I’ve never seen couples argue during these adventures because you’re too busy collaborating. You’ll discover hidden gems within blocks of your home, from quirky garden decorations to interesting textures on building walls. The real magic happens when you review photos later, reliving shared discoveries and laughing about creative interpretations of each challenge.

Create your hunt list together, including items like:

• Something that represents your relationship’s beginning
• A stranger doing something unexpectedly kind
• An architectural detail you’ve never noticed before

Host a Game Tournament Just for Two

Board games and card games transform your living room into a competitive arena where you can challenge each other’s strategy skills without leaving home. I can tell you that nothing beats the intensity of watching your husband’s face when you crush him at Scrabble for the third time running.

You can organize a board game marathon spanning an entire weekend, rotating between classics like Monopoly, chess, and newer strategy games. Keep score across multiple rounds to crown an ultimate champion.

Alternatively, host a video game tournament featuring your favorite console games, whether that’s racing, fighting, or puzzle games.

I’ve never seen couples bond faster than when they’re trash-talking each other over a heated game of Uno. The playful competition reignites that spark you’re craving.

Transform Your Home Into an Escape Room

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How can you recreate the thrill of an escape room without spending money or dealing with strangers breathing down your neck? I can tell you that designing your own escape room will challenge creativity like nothing else, and it’ll encourage communication in ways that surprise you both.

Start by picking one room and creating a storyline. Here’s what works best:

• Hide clues around the space that connect to solve a final puzzle
• Use household items as props – old keys, photo frames, books with bookmarks
• Set a timer for added pressure and excitement

I’ve never seen couples work together more intensely than during these homemade challenges. You’ll discover how differently you both think, problem-solve, and handle pressure. The best part? You can make it as romantic or adventurous as you want.

Learn a New Skill Through Online Classes

After all that mental stimulation from puzzle-solving, you might find yourselves craving something that builds long-term value together. I can tell you from experience that learning alongside your partner creates an incredibly powerful bond that goes way beyond entertainment.

Virtual art classes offer the perfect opportunity to explore creativity together, whether you’re painting landscapes or trying pottery techniques. I’ve never seen couples connect faster than when they’re both fumbling through watercolor basics, laughing at their messy attempts while encouraging each other’s progress.

Online personal development courses take this connection even deeper. You’ll tackle communication skills, financial planning, or relationship building while sitting side by side. The conversations that emerge from these shared learning experiences will strengthen your partnership in ways you didn’t expect.

Create Art Together With No Rules

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While structured classes provide valuable learning, sometimes you need to throw out all expectations and let pure creativity flow between you both. I can tell you that when couples express your creativity freely without judgment, something magical happens in your relationship.

Set up a shared workspace with whatever supplies you have:

• Paint with fingers instead of brushes – messy collaboration creates intimate moments
• Build sculptures from household items – cardboard, tape, anything goes
• Draw each other blindfolded – guaranteed laughter and connection

I’ve never seen partners bond faster than when they infuse the activity with playfulness. Don’t aim for masterpieces, aim for fun. Let yourselves be terrible artists together. The worst painting becomes your favorite memory when you create it side by side, laughing at wonky proportions and wild color choices.

Go on a Mystery Drive to Nowhere

When your relationship feels stuck in the same old routines, nothing breaks the pattern like jumping in your car with zero destination in mind. I can tell you from experience, mystery drives create the most unexpected moments of connection between couples.

Start by choosing random directions at every intersection, letting curiosity guide you instead of GPS. You’ll discover hidden gems tucked away in neighborhoods you’d never normally explore, from quirky coffee shops to scenic overlooks. The beauty lies in venturing to uncharted territories together, sharing genuine surprise when you stumble upon something amazing.

I’ve never seen couples argue during mystery drives because you’re both equally lost, equally invested in the adventure. Pack snacks, fill up the tank, and let yourselves get wonderfully, completely lost together.

Start a Couples Workout Challenge

Since you’re both spending hours on the couch anyway, you might as well transform that time into something that strengthens your bodies and your bond. A couples workout challenge creates accountability while building intimacy through shared sweat sessions.

I can tell you from experience that exercising together transforms your relationship dynamic. When you try new exercise routines as a team, you’re discovering each other’s strengths, pushing through limitations together, and celebrating victories side by side.

• Set fitness goals together – whether it’s running a 5K or mastering partner yoga poses
• Schedule daily 20-minute sessions – consistency beats intensity every time
• Track progress on a shared app – compete playfully while supporting each other

I’ve never seen couples bond faster than when they’re gasping for air together after burpees.

Have a Themed Costume Night at Home

If you think dress-up is just for kids, you’re missing one of the most powerful ways to break relationship routines and rediscover playfulness with your partner. I can tell you that when couples dress up in silly costumes together, something magical happens – walls come down, inhibitions disappear, and you recollect why you fell for each other in the first place.

Pick themes that excite both of you: superheroes, decades like the 80s, movie characters, or professions. Once you’re both transformed, organize a fun photoshoot around your house. Create scenes, strike poses, tell stories in character. I’ve never seen anything bring couples closer faster than sharing genuine laughter over ridiculous outfits. You’ll create memories that last far beyond any TV show.

Explore Your Own City Like Tourists

Getting dressed up at home sparks creativity, but sometimes you need to take that adventurous energy outside your front door. I can tell you that exploring your own city like tourists transforms familiar streets into exciting adventures. You’ll rediscover the magic hiding right under your nose.

Start treating your hometown like a vacation destination. I’ve never seen couples connect more deeply than when they’re discovering something new together.

Visit local landmarks you’ve driven past countless times but never actually explored

Discover hidden gems by checking tourist websites for your own city – you’ll be amazed what exists nearby

Take photos at every stop like you’re documenting your honeymoon

This creates intimate memories while breaking your routine completely, giving you fresh conversations and shared experiences.

Create a Time Capsule for Future You

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Why not capture this exact moment in your relationship and send it forward through time? Creating a time capsule together forces you both to reflect on what matters most right now. I can tell you, couples who do this discover things about each other they never knew.

Create personalized time capsule messages to your future selves, describing your dreams, inside jokes, and what you love about each other today.

Set an opening date five or ten years ahead. I’ve never seen a project bring couples closer than this one, because you’re literally investing in your shared future together.

Choose meaningful time capsule items that represent your current life: ticket stubs from recent dates, photos from your phones, a wine cork from your anniversary dinner.

Conclusion

You don’t need expensive date nights or elaborate plans to reconnect with your husband. I can tell you from experience, the couples who actively choose new adventures together build stronger bonds than those stuck in passive routines. Start with one activity that excites you both, commit to it fully, and watch how it transforms your relationship. Your partnership deserves more than mindless scrolling—it deserves intentional connection.