How to Plan a Hot Date for a Spouse
No matter how long they've been together, every couple has to work at making their relationship fresh, exciting and romantic. Dating during marriage isn't just about having fun. It's about renewing your deepest feelings for each other. So, don't take your spouse for granted. Take her on a hot date that she may want to tell the grandchildren about down the road.
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Instructions
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Decide with your spouse that dating is going to remain an important part of your relationship. Having a healthy dating life will enhance the quality of your life together.
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Look back to the days before marriage and recall the activities you enjoyed together. Jot down the specific moments from your most memorable dates. Try recreating the magic by taking your spouse back to places that are special to you--a favorite romantic restaurant, a secluded park or a peaceful lakeside retreat.
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Plan a night in advance for your hot date. It doesn't matter if you both have jobs or kids. You should be able to find an evening or afternoon during which you can arrange some alone-time. Try to schedule this time regularly--once a week usually works well.
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Plan a date that allows you to talk to one another. In other words, give yourselves an opportunity to sit down and have a meaningful conversation. If you're planning on a movie, go out for coffee or dessert afterwards.
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Consider "kidnapping" your spouse for an anniversary, birthday or other special occasion. Send the kids to their grandparents' for the night, pick your spouse up at work and whisk him away for a hot date and an evening at a hotel.
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Tips & Warnings
Get creative when planning your hot date with your spouse. Check out Pretty Sisters for great hot date ideas (see Resources below).
If you're planning a regular date night, do something different each time. Falling into the same dating routine will lead to the type of rut your hot date was intended to cure in the first place.
Don't forget that a hot date with your spouse doesn't have to take you away from home. Spend some time planning a romantic candlelight dinner or an evening dancing to romantic songs in the living room. Make sure the kids are out of the house.
Avoid the temptation to bring along kids or other family members on your date. While these relationships are important, too, your hot date is just about the two of you. Bringing along another person defeats the purpose.
A typical date night may not work for spouses with children. Try planning the date at different times during the day. For example, a Saturday morning date may work if you have older children or teenagers who tend to sleep in on the weekends.
