by Esther Boykin, Despite our best intentions to focus on family and love, the holiday season is often one of the busiest and most stressful times of year for families. With parties to plan and shopping lists to check off, many couples find that romance takes a back seat to obligations and efforts to create a “perfect” Christmas. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With a … [Read more...]
Couples: 10 Ways to Spice Up Your Normal Date Nights
Married couples often make the mistake of not dating once they've tied the knot and started adding to their families. I've been guilty of not nurturing my FIRST relationship with the onset of children, but I soon realized the consequences weren't good. I didn't feel as close to my spouse and he admitted to feeling the same way. Being good parents is important but having a good … [Read more...]
4 Marriage-Saving Date Night Tips Every Couple Needs to Know
With all of the responsibilities life can bring, like kids, jobs and bills, it gets harder for couples to spend quality time together. Some couples go weeks or even months without going on a date; so when they finally do, it’s more than a date – it’s like an Olympic event! A 2012 report released by the National Marriage Project found that couples who devote time to one … [Read more...]
6 Date Night Ideas for Enjoying Time with Other Couples
I absolutely love the date nights my husband and I share. We know spending quality time with one another benefits the whole family. In addition to our time alone, we also enjoy the company of other couples in our circle. There is something about being surrounded by other couples who are also in love. My husband and I are truly blessed to be amongst other great marriages and … [Read more...]
Five Free Dates That Don’t Come Off as Cheap
Dating is expensive, especially for men who pick up the tab the majority of the time. They fill their stomachs and empty their wallets at dinner. And they shell out more money at the movies than the cost of the actual DVD released not long after the premier. The money spent is often an investment in getting to know someone but the bills can rack up and even bury the person in … [Read more...]