Roses die in winter, but that's no excuse to let your romance die with them. Though it's tempting to spend every night cuddled under the covers, a nice, date out night allows you to reconnect with the one you love the most.
Here are a few cozy, romantic options for January dates, both in and outside the home:
Visit a ski resort or your own
When it's blistering cold outside, few things are more romantic than the idea of cozying up with your partner at a ski lodge. The fire is crackling, there's a mug of hot chocolate in your hands, and you and your loved one are cuddling and watching the snow fall.
Still, to get to a ski lodge, you have to go outside and brave the cold. Escape the wind chill by turning your living room into a luxury resort instead. Spread soft lighting throughout - Flare suggested using pine-scented candles and white holiday lights - and decorate the room with warm blankets and accented pillows. Ditch the powdered hot chocolate for a simple gourmet recipe, and spend the evening watching a romantic movie or playing board games.
Enjoy a fondue dinner
Fondue is delicious, and it's a great way to treat you and your loved one to a luxury meal. Find a local, well-reviewed restaurant for the full experience, or organize dinner at home. These days, you can buy a relatively inexpensive fondue set online.
Purchase a home fondue set for an easy but indulgent couples dinner.
Go to the opera
Okay, maybe you can't understand Italian, but you know those high notes are impressive. A night at the opera - or symphony or ballet - gives you an excuse to dress up in your most fabulous furs - or faux furs, if that's the case. Again, if the cold is just too much, refashion the idea for home. Get dressed up but skip the fur coat, grab an old Hollywood rental or two, whip up a few fancy hor d'oeuvres, cut off the lights and enjoy.
Have a couple's spa day
Winter takes a harsh toll on your skin, so spend the day rejuvenating at a nice spa with your significant other. Indulge in a facial, couple's massage and pedicure - everyone appreciates a good foot rub and paraffin wax treatment. To bring this date home, purchase some aromatherapy massage oils, watch a few free online tutorials and take turns working out the kinks in each other's muscles.