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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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... practical approach ... for busy couples. ~ Dustin

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Why Date?

  • Experts Weigh in on the Importance of Dating your Spouse
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • Delhi, Dating and Doing New Things
  • 7 Keys to Keeping Romance Alive
  • The Grammar of Dating Your Spouse

Date Ideas

  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #27
  • Three Ways Groupon Can Help You Date Your Spouse
  • 75 Micro Date Ideas to Spice up Your Marriage
  • Nickelodeon Theaters, West Virginia and Chocolate Éclairs 💗 Date & Micro Date Ideas for Next Week (June 19-25)
  • Date Your Mate Month: Daily Date Idea #26

Guest Posts

  • Is Your Marriage Like a Car in the Barn?
  • Three Awesome Dates Under Ten Bucks – #2 is only $3!
  • What is Spouse Dates all about? An Interview with Troy McLaughlin
  • 17 Tips from Iconic Love Letters
  • 5 Spring Date Ideas

Couple Interviews

  • Denise and Gabriel: Hold it Together and Build it Better!
  • Gary and Beth: Making a Messy Marriage Meaningful!
  • Gaye and Dan: Beaches, Bike Rides and Better Communication!
  • Rick and Karen: Learn to appreciate your differences
  • Laura and Paul: Learn one another’s communication styles

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