You Can Have the Perfect Date

A thriving marriage consists of vital ingredients- love, commitment, forgiveness, compatibility.  Dating is the perfect gateway to these ingredients, yet few married couples actually continue dating each other after marriage.

I find that in my own marriage dating often gets left out of the schedule of importance.  I frequently put myself at the end of the list and, thus, I also put my most important relationship at the bottom of that list.  

I tell myself- “he will understand” or “we can do that next month”.  The problem is next month never comes around.

My solution is simple-  Schedule dating into your calendar.  Yes actually write it into your appointments.  Show your spouse that they are your number one priority.

1. Schedule the frequency of dating-  show consistency and guarantee that dating will take place

2. Clear your calendar of other responsibilities- be present and show your partner that this time is set aside for them only

3. Enjoy your date- choose an activity that you both enjoy, remember why you fell in love

   
   

The perfect date is not a special formula.  It is not a special place.  It does not need to cost a great amount. It is the perfect person.  The key to a great date is sharing life with the one who is most important in your life.  

When is your next date?