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Archives for June 2013

Marriage on the High Seas: A Survival Lesson

June 18, 2013 by Steve

Five years ago we bought a boat, kicked the kids out of the house and went sailing. Living and working together twenty-four seven had a powerful effect on our marriage of twenty years. Owning a boat changed our priorities. The boat came first.  If you think that is a recipe for potential relationship disaster, I […]

Filed Under: Guest Post, Why Date

Is Romance Overrated?

June 7, 2013 by Steve

Romance is great.  I try to be romantic.  Sometimes it works.  And sometimes, well, not so much. I have also been pondering the idea of falling in love as it relates to marriage.  Falling seems like such a passive thing, like it is something that happens to us without our consent.   Is falling in love […]

Filed Under: Why Date

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Hi. My name is Steve Pare. I created Spouse Dates to share people, ideas and resources with you in order to help you build a better marriage - one date at a time!

Steve and Chrissy Pare

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Why Date?

  • Experts Weigh in on the Importance of Dating your Spouse
  • Delhi, Dating and Doing New Things
  • The Grammar of Dating Your Spouse
  • How to have a happy marriage (even when you’re busy with kids)
  • A Happy Trip to New York City

Date Ideas

  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #31
  • Klutz in the Kitchen, Rose Petals and Nature Photography 💗 Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (June 12-18)
  • Date your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #2
  • Baseball, Blueberries and Being Honest – Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (April 24 – April 30)
  • Manatee or Mermaid? A Date at the Aquarium

Guest Posts

  • 5 Spring Date Ideas
  • Growing Stronger in Love after a Life-Changing Injury
  • How to have a happy marriage (even when you’re busy with kids)
  • P.S. I Love (Letter) You
  • 17 Tips from Iconic Love Letters

Couple Interviews

  • Jake and Katie: Kiss as much as Possible!
  • Jerry and Elaine: Learn about Marriage and How to be a Good Spouse!
  • Manny and Karee: Get a Sitter and Have a Hot Date Night Once a Month!
  • Diane and Bill: Hike and Kayak in God’s Creation!
  • Gaye and Dan: Beaches, Bike Rides and Better Communication!

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