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16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance

March 22, 2017 by Steve

When was the last time you enjoyed a romantic candlelit dinner with your significant other? Chances are, it’s been awhile! With work, kids, and life’s other demanding responsibilities, it’s easy to forget about maintaining the romance in your relationship. Whether you’re married, or just starting to date, keeping things romantic is one of the key […]

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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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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 […]

Filed Under: Date Ideas, Resource Post, Weekly Tip and Reminder

101 Mystery Dates, Country Music and Tennis Fun 💗 Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (July 3 – 9)

June 30, 2016 by Steve

Let these calendar based date (and microdate) ideas to help inspire your date planning for the week. Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. – Dalai Lama July 3rd Compliment Your Mirror Day Write a complimentary note to your spouse and put it on the mirror for him or her to find. On this […]

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Klutz in the Kitchen, Rose Petals and Nature Photography 💗 Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (June 12-18)

June 23, 2016 by Steve

Let these calendar based date (and microdate) ideas to help inspire your date planning for the week. “Love will find a way through paths were wolves fear to prey.” Lord Byron    June 12th National Loving Day – On this day in 1967 the Supreme Court of America ruled to disband all laws that made […]

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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?

  • Is Your Marriage Like a Car in the Barn?
  • Marriage on the High Seas: A Survival Lesson
  • Four Ways to Rebuild Friendship with Your Spouse
  • A Happy Trip to New York City
  • How to have a happy marriage (even when you’re busy with kids)

Date Ideas

  • Date your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea # 1
  • Two Powerful Date Ideas to Help You Get Better Acquainted
  • Date (and Microdate) Ideas for Next Week – February 14 to 20
  • Date your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #3
  • Remember and Laugh Out Loud

Guest Posts

  • 16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance
  • Growing Stronger in Love after a Life-Changing Injury
  • The Road to Happily Ever After
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Endless Dates…
  • Three Awesome Dates Under Ten Bucks – #2 is only $3!

Couple Interviews

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  • Rob and Janelle: Respect One Another’s Perceptions
  • Justin and Megan: Understand One Another’s Interests and Love Languages
  • Todd and Chris: Be Real and Say What You Need to Say
  • Roger and Lori: Always Be Discovering New Things Together

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