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The Beginners Guide to Spouse Dates – Part One

 

The following are the Top Ten Articles About Dating Your Spouse. You will find much here in the way of tools and inspiration for Dating Your Spouse.

 

1. ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DATING YOUR SPOUSE

Numerous marriage experts weigh in their opinions about why it is important to keep dating your spouse when you are married. 

2. FOUR WAYS TO REBUILD FRIENDSHIP WITH YOUR SPOUSE 

Most married couples begin their relationship as friends.  Unfortunately, for many married couples, the friendship factor in their relationship diminishes as life goes on. Here are four ways to rebuild and/or strengthen your friendship with your spouse.

3. COURTSHIP: THE KEY TO DATING YOUR SPOUSE WELL 

Courtship is an old fashioned word that is worth dusting off and embracing today. I discuss courtship as a key to cultivating romance, intimacy and friendship with one’s spouse.

4. IS ROMANCE OVERRATED? 

Romance is great. But is it good enough as a foundation to build a marriage on?

5. TWO POWERFUL DATE IDEAS TO HELP YOU GET BETTER ACQUAINTED

In this article I share two powerful and practical ways to get to know your spouse better. 

6. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE? DATING YOUR SPOUSE WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS 

Having children is often seen as an obstacle to dating your spouse. This need not be so. I share eight ideas to help you figure out what to do with the kiddos so that you and your spouse can make the dates happen!

7. DELHI, DATING AND DOING NEW THINGS 

Add this secret ingredient to your date nights in order to significantly increase your marital satisfaction.

8. THE GRAMMAR OF DATING YOUR SPOUSE

When it comes to dating your spouse what is more important to focus on?  Date as a noun or as a verb? 

9. A HAPPY TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY 

Use the questions in this article to aid you in unearthing greater happiness. Let the conversation be a treasure hunt for happiness.  

10. DOUBLE DATE: GET A NEW VIEW OF YOUR SPOUSE 

 In this post I discuss the importance of seeing your own spouse from a fresh perspective and how a double date can help you do that.

 

Welcome to Spouse Dates!

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?

  • The Grammar of Dating Your Spouse
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • 7 Reasons Why Dating Your Spouse After Marriage Matters
  • Four Ways to Rebuild Friendship with Your Spouse
  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive

Date Ideas

  • FUN DATE (and MICRODATE) IDEAS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 17-23
  • DATE (AND MICRODATE) IDEAS FOR NEXT WEEK – FEBRUARY 21 TO 27
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #10
  • Date your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #2
  • Jelly Beans, Shakespeare and Haiku, Oh My – Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (April 17- April 23)

Guest Posts

  • Marriage on the High Seas: A Survival Lesson
  • 17 Tips from Iconic Love Letters
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Endless Dates…
  • Why Renewing Your Vows is so Important
  • Using the 5 Love Languages to Date your Spouse

Couple Interviews

  • Gary and Beth: Making a Messy Marriage Meaningful!
  • Mimi and Terver: Love Yourself First Then You Can Love Your Spouse Better
  • Erik and Geri: Learn to Love Without Expectations or Demands!
  • Dustin and Bethany: Debt Free and Dating!
  • Diane and Bill: Hike and Kayak in God’s Creation!

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