The concept of a ‘date night’ is well-entrenched, but many couples don’t realise just how significant this time together can be – especially when you’re always busy with work or children. According to Psychology Today, date nights are a way to boost connection, build positive interactions, and enjoy quality time talking about your relationship and future. However, a date night doesn’t have to be an actual ‘date night’ but rather some quality time spent together, any way you see fit.

What is a couple spa day?

If you’re in need of a relaxing day together, a break from everything, then you’re definitely going to want to try a couple spa day for your date night. This can include a luxurious massage, a manicure and pedicure, aromatic oils, a Rasul or Hammam ritual which involves nutrient-enriched muds, scrubs, and soaks, as well as a delicious lunch in a beautiful setting.  

What are the benefits of a couple spa day?

If you’ve been putting off your date night because you don’t feel like doing something that feels like hard work when you could both be relaxing on the couch streaming your favourite show, then a couple spa day is probably more your speed. Here are the benefits of this activity.

1.     Stress relief

Today’s modern stress levels are extremely high and just increasing with the rising petrol price and workplace pressures. Add in the stress of family demands, and you’re both in need of some well-deserved time out. A couple spa day will bring you that much-needed stress relief, which also takes the stress off your relationship. You can engage better and connect without the associated anxiety.

2.     Quality bonding time

A lot of the couple spa treatments are aimed at allowing you to relax, but there’s also a lot of time where you’re left alone to enjoy the serenity and let the treatments work. It’s during this time that you’ll have the opportunity to chat, to laugh, and to reminisce without the demands of family life.

3.     Physical touch

The couple spa day treatments will include massages, manicures, pedicures, and other physical treatments which release oxytocin – the love hormone. This is known to enhance feelings of affection between partners, which is why these treatments are best enjoyed together.

4.     Overall wellbeing

The demands of work and family life often leave little time for ourselves, which means that mental and physical wellbeing suffer. A couple spa day promotes self-care, and mutual care, with your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing all attended to during the treatments. When you look after yourself, you’re better equipped to look after others, and to achieve the tasks and duties required of you at work.

5.     Better communication

The characteristics of a spa are its tranquil setting, its serene environment, and its peaceful environment. This is not only beneficial for the couple spa treatments, it creates the perfect setting for communicating with your partner – whether it’s about trivial matters or deeper concerns.

6.     Improved romance

You might not be a romantic at heart, but all relationships could use a bit of added romance now and again! At a couple spa day, you’re enjoying soothing music, welcome scents, and a relaxing ambiance that contribute towards a romantic atmosphere. More romance means a more energised relationship and a happier couple!

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7.     Creating new memories

When you’ve been together for a while, you can often get stuck in a bit of a routine which means not doing anything different or creating new memories. Something different like a couple spa day is a great way to shake up that routine and create a whole new experience to chat about in future. It could even be incorporated into your routine with new treatments added for something different!

For the ultimate couple spa day, head over to Evolve Day Spa in Boksburg for the ultimate in couple’s pampering! The team has several unique packages, including the luxurious Wellness Escape for Two, the Time for Two Rasul Chamber and Swedish massage, and more.