SOLUTION:

It's A Date!   

PURPOSE: Commit to a dedicated date night that will give you and your spouse/significant other a night to look forward to as well as an opportunity to make great memories while enhancing your relationship. If you have children, role model the importance making your spouse a priority.

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SOLUTION:

It's A Date!   

PURPOSE: Commit to a dedicated date night that will give you and your spouse/significant other a night to look forward to as well as an opportunity to make great memories while enhancing your relationship. If you have children, role model the importance making your spouse a priority.

Time: 1 - 2 Hours

STEP 1: Determine a date night that will work with both of your schedules. Schedule them on the calendar on a weekly or bi-weekly basis if possible.  Do whatever you can to NOT reschedule this night. Although life happens, this is a critical component to building and maintaining a firm foundation. We all get busy with life, but we can't put romance on the back burner. 

STEP 2: Research creative and fun date ideas. Look for events that will surprise and excite your spouse/significant other. Keep in mind that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a fun date night…a game night, karaoke, or renting an old movie can be just as memorable.

STEP 3: Purchase items that will help enhance the evening:

  • Wine and cheese for a picnic
  • Mullet wig and Madonna bracelets/leggings for 80s night
  • Champagne, champagne glasses, and strawberries
  • Team t-shirt for a sporting event
  • Gatorade and granola bars for a hike
  • Download songs of an artist before their concert

STEP 4: Make sure you have a reliable babysitter if appropriate.

STEP 5: Enjoy a lively date night. Have lots of laughs, focus on each other and limit any other distractions. Great dates beget more great dates and many happy memories.

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