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Archives for November 2016

Feeling Offended? Learn to walk, not blame the rock.

November 26, 2016 by Steve

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. ~ Victor Frankle   How do you respond to offenses in your marriage? I grew up on the coast of Maine. I would find it amusing to take […]

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Why Are You Not Being Heard?

November 19, 2016 by Steve

The first duty of love is to learn to listen. ~ Paul Tillich If you want to be heard, the best thing you can do is to learn to listen. Listening is a skill that can be learned and modeled. Here are a few simple tips to help develop that skill more: Turn your attention […]

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Two Simple Tips to Have More Fun Times with Your Spouse

November 12, 2016 by Steve

Going on a date with your spouse by definition means you are spending time together, usually having fun. If you are not dating your spouse it is not because you don’t have time to. It is because you are doing something else with that time. Let’s fix that so you can have more fun times […]

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One Simple Way to Improve Your Communication and Enjoy It!

November 3, 2016 by Steve

One of the benefits of ongoing dating with your spouse is better communication. Dating is a way to prevent the “two ships passing in the night” syndrome. It can give you opportunities to talk without distraction. Conversations can happen when you are on a date that would not otherwise happen. Dating your spouse is a […]

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Welcome to Spouse Dates!

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
  • Delhi, Dating and Doing New Things
  • Is Romance Overrated?
  • Marriage: A Commitment that Compels
  • How to have a happy marriage (even when you’re busy with kids)

Date Ideas

  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #16
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #21
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #5
  • 15 Outdoor Date Ideas to Warm Your Hearts This Winter
  • Get to Know Your Neighbors and Other Odd Date Ideas

Guest Posts

  • 16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance
  • The Road to Happily Ever After
  • How to have a happy marriage (even when you’re busy with kids)
  • 5 Spring Date Ideas
  • Simple Tips for a Great Marriage

Couple Interviews

  • Brian and Denise: Practice Patience and Taking a Leap of Faith!
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • Steve and Jean: Laugh and Learn to Accept Each Other!
  • Todd and Chris: Be Real and Say What You Need to Say
  • Elliot and Amanda: Have a Common Adventure!

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