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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?

  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive
  • 7 Reasons Why Dating Your Spouse After Marriage Matters
  • How to have a happy marriage (even when you’re busy with kids)
  • Experts Weigh in on the Importance of Dating your Spouse
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin

Date Ideas

  • Three Ways Groupon Can Help You Date Your Spouse
  • World Records, Salsa and Shoes  Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (May 1 – May 7)
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #16
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #26
  • 16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance

Guest Posts

  • 5 Off-The-Wall Dating Ideas
  • The Power Of Suspense: 10-Year Anniversary Date Yields Unexpected Surprise
  • Simple Tips for a Great Marriage
  • 16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance
  • 8 Ideas to Bring the Romance Back

Couple Interviews

  • Richard and Barbie: You Can’t and Don’t Need to Fix Everything
  • Steve and Jean: Laugh and Learn to Accept Each Other!
  • Jeff and Pam: Do All You Can to Support Each Other
  • Cassie and Ryan: Running the Race to Win!
  • Britt and Sylvia: What to do when communication styles clash

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