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Welcome to Spouse Dates!

November 11, 2013 by Steve

  Welcome to Spouse Dates! We are now open and so glad you are here! My name is Steve Pare and I have been married to my lovely bride, Chrissy, since June 6th, 1992.  One of the reasons I started Spouse Dates was to help myself develop better dating habits.   I want to take my […]

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Is Your Marriage Like a Car in the Barn?

July 3, 2013 by Steve

I’m a car guy.  Most guys I know like cars. We’d love to hang out in Jay Leno’s garage and take his cars for a spin.  Even better we’d love to have the cars. I enjoy the car TV shows where they find the classic car in the barn covered in dust waiting to be […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Double Date: Get a New View of Your Spouse

May 24, 2013 by Steve

It is time for a change in perspective. It is dangerous to become too familiar with someone as important and as special as your spouse. When you get to know someone, really know them, there is a danger in becoming too familiar with them. You can begin to relate more to your idea of them […]

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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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... practical approach ... for busy couples. ~ Dustin

... takes all of the excuses away... sets the bar high on dating. ~ Ken

... blown away by all the helpful and practical resources... well worth the small price! ~ Beth

... one of the best books on marriage I've read since I've been married, which will soon be 38 years. ~ Anne

Why Date?

  • Delhi, Dating and Doing New Things
  • Marriage: A Commitment that Compels
  • 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

Date Ideas

  • Date your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #4
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #29
  • Two Powerful Date Ideas to Help You Get Better Acquainted
  • Get to Know Your Neighbors and Other Odd Date Ideas
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #11

Guest Posts

  • Three Fun Dates in the Great Outdoors
  • The Power Of Suspense: 10-Year Anniversary Date Yields Unexpected Surprise
  • Three Awesome Dates Under Ten Bucks – #2 is only $3!
  • A Night Under the Stars: One Date in Five Languages
  • 5 Tips for Great Dates

Couple Interviews

  • Andrew and Lisa: River Boat Romance and Twins!
  • Brian and Denise: Practice Patience and Taking a Leap of Faith!
  • Laura and Paul: Learn one another’s communication styles
  • Diane and Bill: Hike and Kayak in God’s Creation!
  • Manny and Karee: Get a Sitter and Have a Hot Date Night Once a Month!

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