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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

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?

  • Marriage: A Commitment that Compels
  • A Happy Trip to New York City
  • Is Your Marriage Like a Car in the Barn?
  • Four Ways to Rebuild Friendship with Your Spouse
  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive

Date Ideas

  • DATE (AND MICRODATE) IDEAS FOR NEXT WEEK – FEBRUARY 21 TO 27
  • 5 Off-The-Wall Dating Ideas
  • Remember and Imagine: A Relationship Affirming Exercise
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #19
  • Stargazing, Scavenger Hunt and 100 + Other 💗 Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (June 26 – July 2)

Guest Posts

  • 17 Tips from Iconic Love Letters
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • The Road to Happily Ever After
  • 5 Tips for Great Dates
  • Growing Stronger in Love after a Life-Changing Injury

Couple Interviews

  • Manny and Karee: Get a Sitter and Have a Hot Date Night Once a Month!
  • Angel and Nicole: Get Outside the Box of What You are Used to!
  • Jacob and Jessica: “Kiss me in the morning!”
  • Elliot and Amanda: Have a Common Adventure!
  • Melanie and Lance: Marriage Lessons from the Back of a Harley!

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