Tomorrow, Friday, April 9, 2010 is National Cherish An Antique Day. Visit antique shops together, share stories about the antiques you already own and most importantly make plans for how you will become antiques together.
A REAL date a week builds a REAL marriage.
Today begins Golden Rule Week. You remember the Golden Rule, “Do to others what you would have them do to you.” It is also National Fun Day. Take your loved one someplace he or she considers fun for your date this week (even if it is someplace you would not normally like to go).
A REAL date a week builds a REAL marriage.
Go on a drive with your spouse and sing “99 bottles of (insert your favorite bottled beverage here).” Yes, its goofy. So what? See how you can come up with an idea based on just about anything. As soon as I saw it was date tip #99 that silly thought popped into my head. You can do the same.
For those of you who cannot bear to sing that song (I’m one of them) then play checkers, chess, Othello, or some other strategy game where you have to be intentional about your playing to win. As you play a game that requires you to be intentional have a discussion about other ways you can intentionally nuture your marriage.
A REAL date a week builds a REAL marriage.
Valentine’s Day is this coming Sunday so it is time for a romantic date with your spouse. What does that look like? You decide. It might be an expensive restaurant or it might be pizza at home by candle light. What is important is that the two of you do something together that you want to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
The “R” in REAL stands for “Romanctic” and romance is defined by you as a couple. A romantic couple takes advantage of any opportunity to be romantic. So, let’s be thankful for Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to celebrate our marriage in a romantic way.
Today, February 4, 2010 is “Liberace Day.” For this week’s date go out for live piano music in the genre of your choice. Picking your spouse’s favorite genre is likely to win you extra points.
A REAL date a week builds a REAL marriage.
This Saturday, January 23, 2010, is National Pie Day. This week go out for a piece of pie together, even if it is not on Saturday. As you eat your favorite pie reminisce about your favorite times together and maybe even plan for some new favorites in the future.
A REAL date a week builds a REAL marriage.
This Sunday, January 17, 2010, is Bald Eagle Appreciation Day so get out and see some bald eagles together. Since it is cold around most of the country, after your outdoor eagle watching find a good place to celebrate Hot Heads Chili Days with some hot chili.
A REAL date a week builds a REAL marriage.
Tomorrow, January 8, 2010, is Bubble Bath Day. The date tip is to take a bubble bath together. You can make this romantic with candles and soft music or you can be silly and get some bath paints or crayons and have fun making art on the walls. You can also just sit and soak in the bubbles.
A REAL date a week builds a REAL marriage.
This one is easy. Have a New Years date that you and your spouse would like to go on. For some this is a party, for others it is a good dinner and bed at the normal time.
Remember, it is okay to use the obvious when planning dates together. The important thing to do is date your spouse regularly, preferrably once per week or more.
A REAL date a week builds a REAL marriage.
Take your spouse to your local Singing Christmas Tree.
A REAL date a week builds a REAL marriage.