Dating Your Spouse?

Are you still 'dating' your spouse? It may be a concept foreign in your relationship but even after years of marriage, you can still keep the spark alive by setting side time to go out on dates. Dating is an important part of a relationship and should not be ignored or neglected.
Here are a few suggestions;

• Call your spouse and ask for a date.
• When your date is supposed to start, pretend you are picking your spouse up by knocking on the door to announce your arrival.
• Bring flowers or candies. Play it up as much as possible. Have fun!
• Find a reliable baby-sitter and book him or her in advance for your dates.
• Have your children stay with relatives so you can plan weekends alone

Not sure how to go about planning or preparing for your date?

• Make a list of things you and your spouse like to do together.
• Include at least 10 things on your list. The things you choose can cost money - going to the movies or the theater - or be free - taking a walk on the beach or having a candlelight dinner on the living room floor.
• Check your schedules. Set aside at least one day per month for you and your partner to make a date.
• Take time to prepare for your date. Act as you did when you and your partner first started dating, taking extra time to feel and look your best.
• Hold hands, open doors for each other and lock arms. Be excited and enthusiastic about your date.