Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' At-Home Date Nights Are So Relatable—And Include This "Guilty Pleasure"

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are known to gently poke fun at one another on social media—with the occasional outpouring of love and affection. Although they often showcase the humorous side of their relationship to the public, the couple primarily prefers to spend quality time together and raise their four children outside of the limelight. For instance, the Gossip Girl alum and the Green Lantern star tend to opt for laid-back date nights at home.

A source opened up to Us Weekly in an exclusive interview published on February 21, 2024, about how the couple—whom the insider referred to as “soulmates”—spends these romantic evenings together. “Blake and Ryan both love to cook, and they enjoy watching cooking shows together,” the source said. Sometimes, their date nights include their “guilty pleasure:” reality shows. According to the source, Lively enjoys baking—so we’d like to think that the couple indulges in an after-dinner treat every now and then.

Sometimes, the couple will extend the invitation to their group of friends, throwing dinner parties at their house. “Blake and Ryan have a tight-knit group of friends, including Taylor [Swift], that they love to hang out with,” the source added. “They’ll blast music and have dance parties. Their kids will join in, too.”

While Lively and Reynolds love cooking and socializing at home, the source explained that they’ll also dine at restaurants in New York City or plan couple getaways. “They also enjoy romantic weekends away upstate,” the source remarked. “Friends will help and look after their kids, so they can get that precious quality time in.”

When they aren’t spending intimate time alone or with their friends, the actors are fully engaged with their children. One reason for their strong connection is their hands-on approach to parenting and their shared value of family. “Blake and Ryan were both totally in agreement from the get-go that they’d put their kids before anything else,” the insider shared. “That’s why they didn’t want to rely on nannies. It’s worked out beautifully, and they’re proud of how they’ve prioritized family.”

Since the duo wants a normal upbringing for their kids, they arrange many outdoor outings, so their kids can play freely. “They’ll go on picnics and hikes and hang out at local parks and kick a soccer ball around,” the source said. “Staying healthy and active has always been a priority for them.”