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More Than Dating
After getting home from your honeymoon, have you thought maybe you two love birds should “still be dating”? Or do you really think that “dating” is something that people only do while they are not officially hitched? Well, I sure hope you will consider making some plans to do something out of your “usual” with that incredible person who decided not to live out this life without you.
[Part 1 – Topic]
When was the last time you asked your spouse “out”? Hopefully you have done so in recent time. The “husband” and the “wife” of every marriage may have different ideas of how to spend their time on a Saturday night. Maybe you could think of something that might integrate what “both” of you would enjoy together.
Dating should definitely not be limited to people who are classified as “single”. Even though you two love birds have officially “tied the knot”, there is so much room for investing quality alone time together to better get acquainted, right?
How do you feel about scheduling some quality “alone” time with your extra special someone? Would you be willing to take a moment and consider what both of you may enjoy over the next week or so, and make the arrangements?
[Part 2 – Problem]
Maybe you would prefer to spend this time together without having to “go” anywhere. Well, dating does not actually require you to “leave” the home. After spending all week having to run from place to place, perhaps the best option may be simply to stay home for a “restful” time alone. Just you two love birds!
Conflicting schedules for work or other commitments may be limiting your “together” time. If you have younger children, you may even need to check with the baby sitter before scheduling any more time away from your home.
You may even be unable to identify anywhere nice that you can afford, which does not require advance reservations. The last thing you would ever want to do is to create any unnecessary stress for you or the love of your life.
[Part 3 – Solution]
Going “out” does not have to be complicated. Perhaps you could simply take a walk close to home. Maybe even go hiking in a nearby park. What about an “inexpensive” meal? Or going shopping together for “matching” shirts. You get the idea.
Dating at home (inside) could be just as much fun as going out. Perhaps you could enjoy having “game” night or “movie” night. Perhaps getting your spring cleaning started, if you both somehow enjoy doing it together. What other ideas come to mind which both of you may enjoy (if staying home)?
Please keep in mind, your goal of this “dating” within your marriage is to prioritize some time invested exclusively “for” and “with” your other half. Just be sure to select something which both of you will likely enjoy doing together. And of course, have fun and enjoy the married life.
From one who forever remains…
“Under the Shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1),
Shawn Episcopo
Christian Community for Married Men and Women — (Knights) & (Damsels)