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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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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?

  • Delhi, Dating and Doing New Things
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • Spouse Dating to Enliven a Marriage
  • A Happy Trip to New York City
  • Experts Weigh in on the Importance of Dating your Spouse

Date Ideas

  • Manatee or Mermaid? A Date at the Aquarium
  • Jelly Beans, Shakespeare and Haiku, Oh My – Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (April 17- April 23)
  • Klutz in the Kitchen, Rose Petals and Nature Photography 💗 Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (June 12-18)
  • Kissing Tips and Date Ideas for Next Week (March 13-19)
  • 5 Off-The-Wall Dating Ideas

Guest Posts

  • A Night Under the Stars: One Date in Five Languages
  • 5 Spring Date Ideas
  • 8 Ideas to Bring the Romance Back
  • 5 Tips for Great Dates
  • Marriage on the High Seas: A Survival Lesson

Couple Interviews

  • David and Colleen: We met on Match.com
  • Jeff and Pam: Do All You Can to Support Each Other
  • Richard and Barbie: You Can’t and Don’t Need to Fix Everything
  • Archie and Lori: Give Each Other More Room to Make Mistakes
  • Gary and Beth: Making a Messy Marriage Meaningful!

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