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Date Night? Get Lost!

I’m not suggesting that “get lost” should be your answer when your spouse wants a date with you. Not at all. I’m suggesting that you and your spouse actually go out and get lost together. Does that sound a little crazy? Maybe, but don’t knock it until you try it. While the weather in your area might not be conducive to a good hike or other outdoor adventure right now, keep this idea in mind for when the weather is nice. My husband and I used to drop the kids off with his folks and just start driving, destination unknown. … Continue reading →

It’s a Date – Touring the Lights Fantastic

For my husband and myself, one of our favorite things to do every holiday season is to pick an evening when it’s cool or cold outside (in Texas, sometimes you just have to settle for cool) and we pack ourselves into the car with cups of hot cocoa and go for a long drive. We accent the ambience by cranking up the Christmas tunes. It’s Not Quite Caroling While we are not out singing to our neighbors, we are singing to each other or singing along with each other as we cruise the neighborhood and many others, looking at all … Continue reading →

Date Night DVDs – Smart, Sexy & Funny

What makes a great date night DVD? These smart, sexy films challenge you with their mysteries, their characters and their witty dialogue. Here are my top picks that meet the criteria for smart, sexy and funny. So if you’re looking for a movie to rent tonight that would be great for you and the spouse to snuggle up and watch – here are my suggestions: After the Sunset This movie features Pierce Brosnan, Woody Harrelson and Selma Hayek in a smart criminal caper that is very reminiscent of an old Cary Grant film. A brilliant pair of thieves played by … Continue reading →

When is the Last Time You Went out Together?

Has it been a while since you and your spouse had a chance to get out together? We just can’t quite seem to squeeze in that date night with all the other demands of life sometimes. It happens to every couple, but it is important to remedy the situation. Even if it means simply getting away for an hour or so, to have dinner alone together or to go for a walk, we have to make time for each other and for our marriages. My husband and I have the same problem. With demanding work schedules and four busy children, … Continue reading →

The Importance of Your Date Night

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We spend a lot of time here – okay, I spend a lot of time here discussing different date night ideas, offering suggestions and even discussing films and television shows that might be selected for date night viewing. Why is date night so important to married couples? Because many of us are often so busy that we forget that having fun with each other is as important as being able to discuss what is troubling us, paying our bills, getting the household chores done and more. In fact, without the ability to have fun together – our marriage and time … Continue reading →

Long Summer Nights

Summertime can be just as busy for many married couples as the rest of year. Few of us get to really enjoy the summer vacation that our kids do. Remember the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer that began at the end of May and lasted until the end of August? We had a three month moratorium on worrying about anything except sunburn and mosquitoes? Inject a Little Romance into the Summer Heat Our romance is dependent on our creativity, especially when we’re busy, hot and tired. We need to find creative ways to keep our romance alive and kicking. … Continue reading →

Husbands & Barbecues

There are a lot of traditional roles we assign to husbands and wives in a marriage. Whether they are assigned by our pop culture or by our family traditions, we assign them. One of the more popular husbandly roles is that of barbecue king. Is it the fire that attracts our husbands or the smell of grilled meat? Who knows? But my husband who loves to do his cooking whether he’s in the kitchen or out at the barbecue. Sunday Afternoon Grills When we think of the barbecue, we think of it as a time to bring our family closer … Continue reading →

It’s Date Night!

Date night gives couples something to look forward to, a chance to spend some time together and enjoy each other’s company without being weighed down by the demands of life. It’s a great way to reconnect and to simply have fun. If you’re trying to be careful with money, or if you just don’t have very much money at the moment, planning a great date night can be a challenge. Get creative and try some of these tips for inspiration. Rent a Great Movie Is there a movie that the two of you watched together in the past? Maybe you … Continue reading →

Marriage Movies & Date Night Ideas

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My husband is not a big fan of drama – he doesn’t like the reality of a drama to intrude on his entertainment. I can understand that, though it often means I find myself wanting to show him films that he isn’t sure he wants to watch. Among the dramas involving marriage and family life that I would want him to watch. Some of the movies in this list are not easy to watch, in fact, they are very tough and for couples that have been married for more than a few years – they can strike eerily close to … Continue reading →

Some Enchanted Evening …

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… comes only when you plan for it after the children show up. Married couples with children understand that their time together is often dictated by the schedules they have to keep. The beauty of dating after your married is that you don’t have to worry about whether they will say yes to going out. Instead, it’s just a matter of getting a babysitter and schedules to sync up. We’ve talked about different kinds of date nights here and we’ve talked about couple time and the need to spend the time together. The important focal point of any evening together … Continue reading →