365 Date Ideas
Do you remember how you felt, before marriage, when you were going on a date?
The preparation. The anticipation. The butterflies?
It was exciting. It was intentional.
When your marriage is going great, everything else just seems to fall into place. Intentionally dating your spouse is a powerful way to keep you marriage at the top of your priority list.
Dating does not have to be expensive. In fact, you can plan and go on an incredible date and not spend a dime.
365 Date Ideas - Never again be at a loss about what to do on a date
The quality of your date has nothing to do with the amount of money you spend on the date. The quality of the date has everything to do with how intentional and attentive you are when you are alone with your spouse.
I challenge you to make your marriage a priority by making dates with your spouse a priority.
Here is what to do:
- Download this fantastic list of ideas
- Sit down with you spouse and a calendar
- Plan one month's worth of dates - one date each week for the next four weeks
- Have FUN on your dates as you build a great marriage
Not convinced?
Let’s talk about why dating your spouse after marriage matters. There are several reasons, but here are seven for you to consider:
1. It keeps the romance alive
Let’s face it, the romance was the original draw, right? You both want it and if you’ve lost it, then you both miss it. Dating will rekindle that spark and remind of you why you fell for one another in the beginning.
2. Dating your spouse lets them know they are a priority to you
Planning a date tells your spouse that they are still special to you. Just the idea that you took time to plan a night out or even a night in provides a sense of desire for one another. Date night says “you are special to me and you are worth my time and effort.”
3. It’s fun
It’s not a secret, dating is fun. Getting dressed up or even getting dressed down for a night out or in with your spouse is a lot of fun!
4. It models a healthy marriage for your kids
Your kids are watching. Men, do you want to show your daughter what a real man looks like? Date your wife. Women, do you want to show your son what he should expect from his future wife? Date your husband.
5. It’s cheaper than counseling and/or divorce
Dating is likely what made you want to marry in the first place. The absence of what dating provides leads to significant marital dissatisfaction and even the desire to divorce. Not being intentional about pursuing your spouse can eventually lead to real problems…if it hasn’t already.
6. Dating your spouse creates intimacy
Intimacy isn’t just sex. Sure, sex is part of it but intimacy is so much more than just sex. Dating your spouse will connect or reconnect you and your spouse at your core.
7. It keeps a sense of freshness and adventure in the marriage
Dating will keep you both engaged and gives you something to look forward to. It breaks the routine that all married couples fall into. A good and regular date night will breathe new life into your marriage.