Play Dates for Couples

About Play Dates for Couples

Can you relate to being a busy couple who’s feeling more like disconnected roommates than connected, romantic partners? Life kinda took over and your relationship fell to the bottom of the priorities list. You just want the connection back but you’re too busy and you’re either stuck in a rut with the same-old, same-old or you do nothing for date nights or couple connection time. The truth is that creating connection in your relationship does take being intentional but it can be done in fun and simple ways, through play. Date nights don’t have to involve a ton of time outside the home, or a ton of effort, and they don’t need to be boring. They can be play dates! So, tune in to the Play Dates for Couples podcast to get fun and simple ideas that will help you get that connection back in your relationship. Episodes are released every Monday morning and you can listen on the go. You can expect a mix of interviews and solo episodes (but mostly solos) with everything from behind-the-scenes looks at real couples’ date nights (rather, play dates!), to simple ideas for connection that work in your busy life, to foundational shifts and essentials for effective communication in your relationship. And, hey! I’m Leanne Chesser, intimacy and relationship coach, and I help couples (or individuals) in long-term relationships get the connection and spark back (and keep it), especially through play. Let’s connect! Website: https://playdatesforcouples.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/leannechesser YouTube: https://youtube.com/@playdatesforcouples If you have any questions or want to be considered as a guest on the show, you can email me at leanne@playdatesforcouples.com.

Publisher

Leanne Chesser

Category

health & fitness · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Dec 2025

Latest episode

2 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Feb 2026

   Episode 10: Cold Case Files Date Night Review

   Have you ever heard of solving cold case files as a date night? In this episode, I share this idea for a date night, our experience doing it, what it’s all about and some things to consider if you decide to do this as a date night. I also share some of the benefits of a date night like this that involves thinking and solving. For more date night ideas as well as date night reviews, resources and community, come join The Couple’s Playhouse (playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse).

2. 

   26 Jan 2026

   Episode 9: What to Do When Your Partner Has a Different Play Personality Than You

   What do you do when your play personality is opposite to your partner’s play type? And what do you do when your partner’s traits and preferences make you go, “Ugh”? In this episode, I share seven things to help you understand and navigate those differences so you can improve your relationship and date nights. And I even include some fun stories from myself and my partner. To discover your own play personality, take the “What’s Your Play Personality? (playdatesforcouples.com/quiz)” quiz. After you take the quiz, you’ll also find out more about the type and what it actually means for bringing more play, fun and connection into your relationship.

3. 

   19 Jan 2026

   Episode 8: Play Personalities & Why They Matter for Couples

   Do you know your play type or play personality? In this episode, I talk about what play personalities are, a bit about each of the types I created and why it matters that you know yours. You can discover your play personality by taking the “What’s Your Play Personality? (playdatesforcouples.com/quiz)” quiz. After you take the quiz, you’ll also find out more about the type and what it actually means for bringing more play, fun and connection into your relationship.

4. 

   12 Jan 2026

   Episode 7: Play for Couples: Why it Matters & How to Create It

   What does play have to do with couples, why does it matter and how do you bring play into your relationship? In this episode, I explore what play is, why we lose play and playfulness as adults, the benefits of play, why it matters and how you can add play and playfulness into your relationship without it taking more time in your already busy life. And discover a way to view playfulness in a way that allows you to infuse it into your relationship without taking any more time at all. Take the “What’s Your Play Personality? (playdatesforcouples.com/quiz )” quiz. And come join The Couples Playhouse (playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse) community for date night and connection ideas, real date night reviews, community and additional resources. Resources Couple Play as a Predictor of Couple Bonding, Physical Health & Emotional Health, Linda M. Vanderbleek, 2005. Antecedents & Consequences of Adult Play in Romantic Relationships, Krystyna S. Aune and Norman C. H. Wong, 2002. Play Behavior & Playfulness in Adulthood, Meredith Van Vleet and Brooke C. Feeney, 2015. The Relationship Between Play & Couple Satisfaction & Stability, Linda Vanderbleek, Edward H. Robinson and Montserrat Casado-Kehoe, 2011. Adult Play & Playfulness: A qualitative exploration of its meanings and importance, Kathy Lubbers, Jeanne Cadwallader, Qiyang Lin, Christopher Clifford and Leslie D. Frazier, 2025.

5. 

   6 Jan 2026

   Episode 6: 10 Simple Ways to Connect as a Couple Even if You're Busy

   Do you want more connection as a couple but feel that you’re too busy to create connection in your relationship? Discover ten simple ways to create connection as a couple, even if you’re busy! And find out one key thing that makes a huge difference in your relationship that you’re likely not doing (listen all the way through to find out what this is). Take the “What’s Your Play Personality? (playdatesforcouples.com/quiz)” quiz. And come join The Couples Playhouse (playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse) community for date night ideas and real date night reviews.

6. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Episode 5: The #1 Secret to Date Nights That Create Connection in Your Relationship

   What’s the #1 secret to date nights that create connection in your relationship? Find out in this episode, where share some key findings from the research on date nights, including the number one secret. You’ll learn a key factor for date nights in my own relationship, the three things that make a difference for date nights and that number one secret, which makes date nights so much simpler … and more fun. Take the “What’s Your Play Personality?” quiz at playdatesforcouples.com/quiz (http://playdatesforcouples.com/quiz). And come join the Couples Playhouse community for date night ideas and real date night reviews. You can join at playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse (http://playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse).

7. 

   22 Dec 2025

   Episode 4: The Real Reason Couples Don't Have Date Nights

   What’s the real reason that so many couples don’t have date nights or only have them from time to time? Find out in this episode, where I share ten reasons that couples give for not having date nights, including the one that’s actually the real reason. I also talk about what can happen when you don’t have date nights or times of connection and what can happen when you do have them. Take the “What’s Your Play Personality?” quiz at playdatesforcouples.com/quiz (http://playdatesforcouples.com/quiz). Let me know which reason resonated most on Instagram at instagram.com/leannechesser (http://instragram.com/leannechesser). Or come join the Couples Playhouse community to let me know and for more ideas and resources. You can join at playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse (http://playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse).

8. 

   15 Dec 2025

   Episode 3: 3 Steps to Come Up with Fun Date Night Ideas

   What does a 1 AM message, a radio show contest and a yellow legal pad have to do with coming up with fun date night ideas? Find out in this episode, where I share three actionable steps to help you reignite your connection through fun and meaningful date nights. I talk about the importance of regular date nights, dispel myths about them being time-consuming or expensive and introduce the steps: Collect. Choose. Calendar. And you’ll find out what those three weird items I mentioned at the beginning have to do with coming up with fun date night ideas. By following these steps, you can prioritize your relationship, add excitement and create a deeper connection. Come join the Couples Playhouse community for more ideas and resources. You can join at playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse (http://playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse).

9. 

   15 Dec 2025

   Episode 2: How to Go From Disconnected Roommates to Connected Partners

   In this episode, I talk about how to transform your relationship from feeling like disconnected roommates to connected romantic partners. I introduce five key areas that are essential for this transformation, all starting with the letter C: Core Identity. Couple Identity. Communication. Connection. Conditioning & Circumstance Shifts. I expand on each area a bit, giving you insights on what it takes to incorporate them into your relationship. To discover which area is your greatest strength right now and which one is your biggest area of need, take the connected relationship assessment (playdatesforcouples.com/assessment). Tune in to the next episodes for practical advice and actionable steps to revive intimacy and connection with your partner. Check out the blog post version here (https://playdatesforcouples.com/romantic-relationship/).

10. 

    15 Dec 2025

    Episode 1: From Roommates to Deeply Connected Partners

    In this episode, I share a personal journey from a strained relationship to a deeply connected partnership. Through my story of conflict, separation and eventual reconnection, I talk about the importance of addressing the underlying system of a relationship. I share how my framework, The Connected Relationship Method began and how it focuses on the whole, rather than isolated, surface-level solutions. I let you know how you can engage further through the podcast, The Couple’s Playhouse (playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse), my free community and the connected relationship assessment (playdatesforcouples.com/assessment). You can read the episode as a blog post here (https://playdatesforcouples.com/connected-relationship/).

11. 

    15 Dec 2025

    Reignite Connection & Fun With Play Dates for Couples

    In this trailer episode, I introduce the Play Dates for Couples podcast, designed to help you reignite your connection through play dates and by bringing fun back into your relationship. I share a glimpse of my own personal journey of overcoming disconnection in my 30-year relationship and emphasize the importance of intentional connection, honest communication and emotional intimacy. In the episodes that follow, you’ll get simple strategies, behind-the-scenes reviews of real date nights and essentials to help you reignite connection in your relationship. New episodes will be released every Monday.