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Spouse Dating to Enliven a Marriage

March 15, 2017 by Steve

As a marriage becomes old, the fun and excitement in the relationship wane. Couples get involved in their regular chores and life becomes mundane. The arrival of babies does add some flavour to life. But soon the couple gets involved in bringing up the children and their own working lives. Life again becomes monotonous. The […]

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Remember and Laugh Out Loud

December 16, 2016 by Steve

In memory everything seems to happen to music. ~ Tennessee Williams   Take a walk down memory lane together. Look at old photos. Listen to old music. Tell each other your best memories. Keep it positive, upbeat and fun. Laugh out loud and share your affection as you recall your stories in vivid detail. One […]

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Take a Risk and Try Something New

December 10, 2016 by Steve

If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. ~ Jim Rohn       Taking the risk to try doing something new with your spouse can be scary, but very rewarding too.  It is scary because the outcome is uncertain. It could end up being an upleasant […]

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Overdue to getaway with your spouse? Here are some ideas that may help.

December 3, 2016 by Steve

And if travel is like love, it is, in the end, mostly because it’s a heightened sense of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end. ~ Pico Iyer Getting away with your spouse […]

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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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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?

  • The Grammar of Dating Your Spouse
  • Marriage on the High Seas: A Survival Lesson
  • Four Ways to Rebuild Friendship with Your Spouse
  • 7 Reasons Why Dating Your Spouse After Marriage Matters
  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive

Date Ideas

  • 101 Mystery Dates, Country Music and Tennis Fun 💗 Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (July 3 – 9)
  • Date Ideas for the Week of January 31st to February 6th
  • Date (and Microdate) Ideas for Next Week – February 14 to 20
  • 10 Springtime Date Ideas for You and Your Spouse
  • Date Ideas for the Week of February 7th to 13th

Guest Posts

  • Growing Stronger in Love after a Life-Changing Injury
  • 16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance
  • How to have a happy marriage (even when you’re busy with kids)
  • Spouse Dating to Enliven a Marriage
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Endless Dates…

Couple Interviews

  • Elliot and Amanda: Have a Common Adventure!
  • Melanie and Lance: Marriage Lessons from the Back of a Harley!
  • Jeff and Pam: Do All You Can to Support Each Other
  • Jacob and Jessica: “Kiss me in the morning!”
  • EJ and Greg: Prioritize Time Together – Make it Sacred!

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