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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 […]

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Marriage: A Commitment that Compels

April 26, 2014 by Steve

As newlyweds, Chrissy and I once helped lead a youth group into the Maine woods for a camping trip.  We had a great time canoeing, hiking and swimming.  Lots of good memories.  However, one specific moment is indelibly etched in my memory.  It was when we went to swim in the river. The sun was […]

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10 Springtime Date Ideas for You and Your Spouse

April 19, 2014 by Steve

    Spring has been slow in coming where we live. It was a gruelingly long winter here in Northeast Ohio. It was beginning to feel like Narnia, cursed with a perpetual winter time.   There have been plenty of teases, like near 80 degrees one day followed by a snow fall the next. For […]

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Find Fresh Romance… in the Sky!

April 12, 2014 by Steve

Did you know that April is Global Astronomy Month?  Not only that, but next week, April 14-15th to be exact, there is what they are calling an “M&M” night.  What is an “M&M” night?  Well, it is not about the candy.  It is actually when both Mars and the full Moon are out.  On the first […]

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What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin

February 7, 2014 by Steve

Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Troy McLaughlin about Spouse Dates.  We had a very good conversation that reveals much of what Spouse Dates is all about.   The interview is about 35 minutes long and covers a lot of ground.  I am happy to share the interview with you all.  It […]

Filed Under: Guest Post, Interviews, Stories, Weekly Tip and Reminder, Why Date

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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
  • Experts Weigh in on the Importance of Dating your Spouse
  • Delhi, Dating and Doing New Things
  • Four Ways to Rebuild Friendship with Your Spouse

Date Ideas

  • 15 Outdoor Date Ideas to Warm Your Hearts This Winter
  • Jelly Beans, Shakespeare and Haiku, Oh My – Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (April 17- April 23)
  • Three Ways Groupon Can Help You Date Your Spouse
  • 16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner Ideas to Help You Rekindle the Romance
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #28

Guest Posts

  • A Night Under the Stars: One Date in Five Languages
  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive
  • 5 Off-The-Wall Dating Ideas
  • 3 Ways To Re-Spark The Magic In Your Relationship
  • Three Awesome Dates Under Ten Bucks – #2 is only $3!

Couple Interviews

  • Angel and Nicole: Get Outside the Box of What You are Used to!
  • Jerry and Elaine: Learn about Marriage and How to be a Good Spouse!
  • Elliot and Amanda: Have a Common Adventure!
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • Steve and Jean: Laugh and Learn to Accept Each Other!

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