When it comes to date night ideas with your special person, the options are endless. As long as it’s time spent with your partner, let’s be honest, it’s a date. Whether it’s for a night out at the bowling alley or inside prepping for a movie night, you can pretty much do anything. But sometimes, going on the same date feels repetitive and can get old fast. Before you know it, you’re no longer excited, and date night has officially turned into numerous amounts of “let’s just grab a bite to eat.” If you’re looking for a new date night idea, look no further than the latest TikTok trend.

“Paint Each Other” Date Idea

The “paint each other” date night trend has taken the social platform by storm and is truly a comedic relief for all who’ve participated. It has over 203 million views on TikTok and is a creative way to get to know your partner better. Basically, you sit across from your partner with acrylic paints and canvases and paint a portrait of your partner. The results are either extremely and shockingly good, showing off artistic skills, or flat-out terrible, but the effort is still there, and no matter what, they’re hilarious. This trend is especially cute because it’s a chance to see yourself from your partner’s point of view.

@xandnae He did me dirty 😭😭😭😭 #couples #married #husbandwife #paintyourspouse #paintdatenight #xandnae ♬ original sound – X & Nae

In each video, the couples show their reveal. By the giggles, you never truly know what to expect, and you can always tell who aced their art class in school. While you’re whipping up the best portrait of your significant other, pour a glass of wine and nibble on bite-sized foods.

If you want to introduce this idea to your spouse, there are a few materials you’ll need.

What You’ll Need

• Canvases
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Creativity
• Food and beverages

Why You Should Try It

Simple date nights help you hone in on one-on-one time with each other, so don’t knock it until you try it.

@alittleandroid Two totally different art styles but I dont think it was a total fail? Totally recommend to couples wanting to have a fun date night and paint each other! #couplegoals #paintnight #painting #artist #datenight #fyp ♬ original sound – Aileen

It’s Affordable and Fun

With this date night idea, you won’t break the bank.  If you have kids, you can raid their art supplies instead of buying new materials. Even if you do have to purchase supplies, you won’t spend much over $40. Additionally, you’ll also have effortless fun! Let’s be honest: with the videos we’ve seen, you may be laughing more than having actual conversations.

A Chance to Impress Your Partner

It doesn’t matter if you studied art or never picked up a paintbrush. The point is making memories that you can look back on and laugh at with your partner. Showing off your artistic skills is bound to leave your partner’s jaw on the floor and eyebrows raised at how well you can paint (or not). You can even make this relaxing idea a monthly occasion or get inspired to do more simple date nights that allow you to spend more quality time together.

You Can Stay In

Going out in crowded restaurants is nice until you can barely hear your partner sitting across from you. The luxury of this date night idea is that you get to stay in the house and actually hear your partner. There’s no need to worry about wearing your best outfit to the table, either. Get comfortable in sweats if you want. Going out is fun, but staying in doesn’t require much other than yourself and, for this idea, your skill.