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3 Ways To Re-Spark The Magic In Your Relationship

April 19, 2017 by Steve

Are you frustrated that your relationship doesn’t have the magic and romance that it once had? Feel like you’re stuck in a rut and always doing the same things? You’re not alone. After dating someone for a long time, it’s easy to slip into a stable and comfortable routine. However, you often lose the spark that made your relationship […]

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How to have a happy marriage (even when you’re busy with kids)

April 12, 2017 by Steve

Marital satisfaction tends to take a dip once that first baby comes home from the hospital (or out of the bathtub, birthing centre, etc.). This shouldn’t be surprising to anyone. Let’s face it – kids, particularly newborns, are difficult. Anyone who says otherwise is either lying, or a grandparent. But you can maintain a happy […]

Filed Under: Experts, Guest Post, Why Date

Experts Weigh in on the Importance of Dating your Spouse

June 24, 2015 by Steve

*** This has been one of Spouse Dates’ most popular posts and was originally published in November of 2013. However, since then I have reached out to many more marriage experts for their expert opinions. I have published their responses in addition to the ones below (plus 5 scientific reasons) in my new (and free) […]

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EJ and Greg: Prioritize Time Together – Make it Sacred!

May 14, 2015 by Steve

EJ and Greg currently live in Texas. Greg is a Marine and EJ is a Nationally Certified Counselor, motivational speaker, writer and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. EJ uses introspection and pragmatism to help couples create loving, fulfilling relationships from the inside out. You can connect with EJ on Twitter and Facebook.

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Rob and Janelle: Respect One Another’s Perceptions

May 7, 2015 by Steve

Drs. Rob and Janelle have been married for 12 years. One year and one week to the day after their first date they said their vows aboard a pirate ship off the coast of Florida with two of their sons. Rob’s son is 19 and Janelle’s son is just a few months younger and will […]

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Why Date?

  • 7 Reasons Why Dating Your Spouse After Marriage Matters
  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive
  • Is Your Marriage Like a Car in the Barn?
  • A Happy Trip to New York City
  • Spouse Dating to Enliven a Marriage

Date Ideas

  • What do YOU call it when you fall into mutual weirdness? IDEAS FOR NEXT WEEK – FEBRUARY 28 TO March 5
  • 10 Springtime Date Ideas for You and Your Spouse
  • 5 Off-The-Wall Dating Ideas
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #19
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #21

Guest Posts

  • The Power Of Suspense: 10-Year Anniversary Date Yields Unexpected Surprise
  • The Road to Happily Ever After
  • 8 Ideas to Bring the Romance Back
  • 16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance
  • Three Fun Dates in the Great Outdoors

Couple Interviews

  • Roger and Lori: Always Be Discovering New Things Together
  • Justin and Megan: Understand One Another’s Interests and Love Languages
  • Jeff and Pam: Do All You Can to Support Each Other
  • Rhonda and Edward: Be Slow to Speak and Listen More
  • Manny and Karee: Get a Sitter and Have a Hot Date Night Once a Month!

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