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How to Date Your Spouse

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor
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Even after years of marriage, you can keep the spark alive in your relationship by setting aside time to go on dates.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Marriage Counseling
  • Romantic Greeting Cards
  • Flower Bouquets
  • Candies
  • Notebook Papers
  1. Step 1

    Make a list of things you and your spouse like to do together.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    Check your schedules. Set aside at least one day per month for you and your partner to make a date.

  4. Step 4

    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.

  5. Step 5

    Hold hands, open doors for each other and lock arms. Be excited and enthusiastic about your date.

Tips & Warnings
  • 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.

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Sassy8722 said

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on 2/17/2009 Very short article, but good tips. 5*

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on 11/15/2008 Excellent information!

downhill said

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on 8/20/2008 So how do you rebuild trust?

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on 8/9/2008 Lots of good tips!

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Anonymous said

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on 6/30/2006 Instead of spending time practicing superstitions, try actually paying attention to your partner's needs and wants in this world.

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