Over time marriages will wilt without regular attention. Investing time in “dating your spouse” may be difficult when you have children, careers, busy, committed lifestyles, but date nights/couple time do not have to be complicated. First, start by agreeing together a time and day, and then put it in the diary, or on the planner. This date should be treated with the utmost importance and not be changed without mutual agreement. When the time comes, switch off the ‘phone, etc!
Social science clearly suggests that regular date nights result in stronger marriages. The results include:
- Increased communication deepens couples’ understanding of each other so they grow closer together.
- Date nights help spouses reclaim both their individual identity and their identity as a couple, as they escape from routine.
- Date nights fan the flame of romance, passion and excitement.
- They ensure fun times together to do the unusual.
Date nights show commitment to the marriage and are one of the greatest investments a married couple can make at any stage of their married life together.
