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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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Four Ways to Rebuild Friendship with Your Spouse

March 22, 2014 by Steve

One of England’s oldest married couples recently shared a great secret that we can all learn from.  Lionel and Ellen Buxton have been married for 75 years and are still going strong.  They seem as happy now as the day they first met almost 82 years ago.   When Lionel celebrated his 100th birthday, Ellen, […]

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The Grammar of Dating Your Spouse

March 8, 2014 by Steve

It has been a long time since I was in grade school where I learned the basics of grammar.  I usually don’t think much about grammar.   However, recently I have.  I have been thinking about the difference between nouns and verbs, especially as it relates to dating.  The word ‘date’ can be used as […]

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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 […]

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A Happy Trip to New York City

January 6, 2014 by Steve

Chrissy and my friendship continued to grow stronger over the months.  She was my best friend.  It was a slow process, but I was waking up to the fact that I was in love with her, really in love.  She had actually become more than my best friend.  I wanted to spend the rest of […]

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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!

Steve and Chrissy Pare

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Why Date?

  • Marriage on the High Seas: A Survival Lesson
  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive
  • Delhi, Dating and Doing New Things
  • Is Your Marriage Like a Car in the Barn?
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin

Date Ideas

  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #22
  • Date Ideas for the Week of February 7th to 13th
  • Why Are You Not Being Heard?
  • Nickelodeon Theaters, West Virginia and Chocolate Éclairs 💗 Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (June 19-25)
  • Date (and Microdate) Ideas for Next Week – February 14 to 20

Guest Posts

  • The Road to Happily Ever After
  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive
  • How to have a happy marriage (even when you’re busy with kids)
  • 5 Tips for Great Dates
  • The Power Of Suspense: 10-Year Anniversary Date Yields Unexpected Surprise

Couple Interviews

  • Melanie and Lance: Marriage Lessons from the Back of a Harley!
  • Rhonda and Edward: Be Slow to Speak and Listen More
  • Jake and Katie: Kiss as much as Possible!
  • Rob and Janelle: Respect One Another’s Perceptions
  • Ken and Holly: Relax and Enjoy Each Other!

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