You mean we still have to date? Couples looking to renew their relationships ask this question all of the time. The answer is a resounding YES!!! It's the best way to ward off infidelity and a lack of satisfaction with your relationship. Think about it. Wasn't that the most interesting time in your relationship? You and your spouse were just getting to know one another and everything was fresh and new. If you want to keep the spark in your marriage, sometimes you have to act as though you're still dating. No kids, no bills, no work. Nothing to distract you from getting to know each other a little better. Here are 52 ideas for great dates. One for each week of the year. I'm not saying that's how often you should go out. I'm just providing some fuel for your fire. And notice-- not once do I mention movies. No matter how fun they are, it's time to broaden your scope. From daring to romantic, here they are: 1. Visit a Safari park 2. Be tourists again, and tour your local historic site. 3. Go to the museum 4. Take in a play 5. Ride bikes in the park and have a picnic 6. Go roller skating/blading 7. Try your hand at bowling 8. Check out the planetarium 9. Take a cooking class together 10. Swim at the beach or lake 11. Go to an amusement park 12. Sing karaoke 13. Play pool 14. Get salsa lessons-- or try the tango 15. Fly a kite 16. Go rock climbing-- indoors or out 17. Hear some cool jazz 18. Try a poetry slam 19. Go line dancing 20. Try some tapas 21. See an opera 22. Check out a baseball game 23. Go to a book signing 24. Become putt-putt golf pros 25. Drive a race car 26. Play video games at an arcade 27. Walk along the pier 28. Ride in a glider 29. Run a race 30. Go to a hockey game 31. Eat at a Brazilian steakhouse 32. Solve clues at a mystery dinner theatre 33. Laugh at a comedy club 34. Embark on a dinner cruise 35. Make your personalized teddy bears 36. Find fish fascinating at the aquarium 37. Take a hike 38. Grab a cup of coffee and a decadent treat 39. Check out a concert under the stars 40. Feed each other fondue 41. Take a hot air balloon ride 42. Visit a vineyard 43. Treat yourself to the spa 44. Curl up next to a fire and read to each other 45. Be pampered at a bed & breakfast 46. Sit for a portrait 47. Go skiing 48. Ride in a helicopter 49. Catch the carnival while it's in town 50. Go antiquing (or junkin' depending upon your perspective) 51. Watch 'em ride at the rodeo 52. Make memories in an art/photography clas |
