Share the Adventure: Enhance Your Date by pooling resources with friends
Many of us have fun adventure gear we enjoy as a couple, like a pair of cool bikes, a canoe, an old Jeep Wrangler, a cozy farmhouse or lake property, or even camping gear. These items bring extra joy and adventure into our dating life, but what if we could make them even more meaningful by sharing them with friends? Imagine how much more creative and exciting dates could be if we pooled together our resources.
Instead of everyone owning and storing all kinds of equipment, why not start a “Shared adventure group” with friends? Here’s how it could work:
- Flexible Adventures: One week, you could borrow someone’s canoe for a peaceful river trip. The next week, they could borrow your bikes for a scenic trail ride. Someone might even have camping gear to share, saving you the cost and hassle of buying your own.
- Affordable Getaways: If someone has lake property or a farm, they could share it for an overnight retreat. This means you could have a mini getaway without needing to book a hotel.
- Create New Memories: Sharing these things allows us to try new experiences we might not otherwise have access to, giving us a chance to create special memories with our spouse.
Action Step: Start a Adventure Sharing Community
If you have friends who would be interested, reach out to form a small, trusted group for sharing and enhancing everyone’s date adventures. You could make it as informal or organized as you like, with each person listing items they’re comfortable sharing.
And if organizing a group feels like too much, you could still make a difference by simply offering any items you have to other couples. As my wife would always tell our kids, “It’s not really yours—God gave it to you to share.”
The Benefits:
- Cost Savings: Many outdoor or adventure items are expensive, and sharing makes these experiences more affordable for everyone.
- Simplicity: Borrowing instead of buying means less clutter in your home and fewer items to store, maintain, or eventually replace.
So, why not give it a try? Whether it’s bikes, a canoe, or just a tent, sharing what we have can create a richer, more connected life for everyone involved.

Brad Rhoads is co-founder of Grace Marriage.