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Archives for March 2015

Elliot and Amanda: Have a Common Adventure!

March 25, 2015 by Steve

Elliott and Amanda Bailey

Amanda and Elliot have been married for two years during which time they have navigated 2 businesses, a 4 and a half hour drive, several major personal tragedies and some pretty big personality differences. They are enjoying each other and the sunny weather where they live, down under in Australia. How did you first meet?  […]

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Erik and Geri: Learn to Love Without Expectations or Demands!

March 18, 2015 by Steve

Erik and Geri Matlock

  Erik and Geri currently live in beautiful Palm Coast, Florida with three of their four kids – two daughters (24 & 16) and one son (13). Their oldest daughter (30) is engaged and lives in Georgia. Geri is assistant manager of a local health club and Eric is a mechanic who moonlights as a writer and […]

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5 Off-The-Wall Dating Ideas

March 11, 2015 by Steve

By John and Wendy Godfrey of Marriage Rescue Associates. It happens to almost all married couples at some point or another: regular romantic dinners turn into lazy, boring weekends on the sofa. Your life falls into a predictable routine. You look around and realize you don’t know how you got here, but now you’re in […]

Filed Under: Date Ideas, Experts, Guest Post, How to Date

Steve and Jean: Laugh and Learn to Accept Each Other!

March 4, 2015 by Steve

Today’s Spouse Dates’ Featured couple is Steve and Jean Williams! They have been married for 35 years. They have three grown children who are married and three grandchildren. They live in the Greater St. Louis area where Jean is an executive assistant at a bank, and Steve is a professional counselor. You can connect more […]

Filed Under: Interviews, Stories

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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!

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Why Date?

  • 7 Reasons Why Dating Your Spouse After Marriage Matters
  • Is Romance Overrated?
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive
  • A Happy Trip to New York City

Date Ideas

  • Remember and Imagine: A Relationship Affirming Exercise
  • 5 Off-The-Wall Dating Ideas
  • Where are we going?
  • Jelly Beans, Shakespeare and Haiku, Oh My – Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (April 17- April 23)
  • Fun Springtime Date Ideas with Elvis, Lord of the Rings and Goof Off Day

Guest Posts

  • The Road to Happily Ever After
  • Simple Tips for a Great Marriage
  • P.S. I Love (Letter) You
  • 5 Tips for Great Dates
  • 16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance

Couple Interviews

  • Elliot and Amanda: Have a Common Adventure!
  • Britt and Sylvia: What to do when communication styles clash
  • Gaye and Dan: Beaches, Bike Rides and Better Communication!
  • We met on Craigslist…
  • Carey and Mindi: Be Gracious and Kind in All You Say and Do!

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