Investing in Marriage

Summer lovin’, had me a blast...
Hot fun in the summertime...
Singin’ sweet home Alabama all summer long...

Summer. As many songs as there are about the hottest season of the year, it must be something special – and what better time is there to share with that someone special in your life? Date nights with your spouse are important any time of the year.

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Have date nights with your life's love started looking a bit reminiscent of the Steve Carrell/Tina Fey flick? You know, the same old dinner at the same old restaurant with the same old stilted conversation? Let's face it: even though we want them to happen and look forward to them, date nights with our spouses can get a little stale. Here are a couple of ideas to get your creative juices flowing when it comes to spending time with your special other half.

Try a Rotten Tomato

It’s natural to know when another person is attractive. It’s been proven that even babies reach for pictures of beautiful people. Really, even their young minds know that looking good is mostly about symmetry and confidence. So if babies know this, why can’t we as adults admit to our partners when another person is as gorgeous as the day is long?

Ah, yes, these are the days of endless diaper changes, bottle feedings and becoming all-too-familiar with the local pizza delivery dude. It doesn't matter if one parent stays home with the rugrats or both work, getting out of the house together at this time could even be more essential than any other period in a marriage. Your bond as husband and wife needs to be strong and united as you work to present a stable and happy front for your children. Keeping connected by date nights is one such way to help you achieve this.