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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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10 Reasons to Join The Date Your Mate Challenge Right Now

August 9, 2016 by Steve

  Are you interested in more fun times with your spouse?  How about… Improving your communication?  Deepening your intimacy?  Strengthening your commitment?  Lessening your stress?  Regularly dating your spouse can help with each and every one of these things. It can also help stir up more of those “falling in love” feelings you had when […]

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Check Out This $570,000 Date Idea, Plus Many More

April 7, 2016 by Steve

Let these calendar based date (and microdate) ideas to help inspire your date planning for the week. April 10th Golfers Day Go out for a round of golf, to the driving range or for mini golf (putt putt). If you dare, try this fun version of mini golf from the Romantic Vineyard: Win Or Dare […]

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“I’m tired” and 5 Other Excuses to Not Spend Time With My Spouse

October 21, 2015 by Steve

  There’s an old joke about a guy who brings his wife a glass of water and a bottle of Tylenol. She looks at him with a crooked glance and says, “I don’t have a headache.”    “Good,” he says. “We can have sex.”   Although I roll my eyes when I hear this joke […]

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Why Date?

  • A Happy Trip to New York City
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • Is Romance Overrated?
  • The Grammar of Dating Your Spouse
  • Is Your Marriage Like a Car in the Barn?

Date Ideas

  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #7
  • Pennies, Pirates and 80’s Dance Moves 💗 Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (May 22 – May 28)
  • Where are we going?
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #19
  • World Records, Salsa and Shoes  Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (May 1 – May 7)

Guest Posts

  • 16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance
  • 3 Ways To Re-Spark The Magic In Your Relationship
  • Three Fun Dates in the Great Outdoors
  • Growing Stronger in Love after a Life-Changing Injury
  • 8 Ideas to Bring the Romance Back

Couple Interviews

  • Michael and Beth: On the Same Team, Once and For All!
  • Gaye and Dan: Beaches, Bike Rides and Better Communication!
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • Steve and Jean: Laugh and Learn to Accept Each Other!
  • Dustin and Bethany: Debt Free and Dating!

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