Remember what it was like before you were married? You and your spouse were just getting to know one another and everything was fresh, exciting and new. Dating was a time to get away alone, talk, laugh, and have fun together. You took time to learn more about each other, about your past and your dreams for the future. But now that you’re married, it’s even more important to date. You need to get away alone and continue to talk, laugh, and have fun together. You need to learn more about each other.
Sadly, many couples buy into the false notion that they simply don't have enough time, energy or money to date their spouse. The hustle and bustle of our fast-paced life often reduces our "dating" to a quick peck on the cheek and cordial "I love you" as we run out the door or drift off to sleep.
We cannot allow our hectic schedules, low energy or financial challenges to become excuses for neglecting our marriage! We must develop the regular habit of separating ourselves from work, kids and other responsibilities and focusing on our spouse in order to keep our marriages alive and growing.
NWA Healthy Marriages Date Nights was created to make sure you and your spouse are connecting positively and enjoying each other’s company on a regular basis. It doesn’t have to be expensive or elaborate. The important thing is to make spending time alone together a priority for you both. We strongly encourage you to diligently pursue "fun, adventure, play and laughter" in your marriage. Welcome to NWA Healthy Marriages Date Nights!
Date Night Poll
- “The first duty of love is to listen” – Paul Tillich http://bit.ly/rutaac 15/07/2011
- Be slow to speak, quick to listen. Join this month’s Date Night Adventure weListen! http://t.co/Ls6Y1eu 07/07/2011
- Do you share your dreams with your spouse? Join the weDream Date Night Adventure this month! http://bit.ly/g1tp15 02/03/2011
- It's the last day of our “love month” and the last Chick-fil-A date night is tonight. http://bit.ly/gG4z6I 01/03/2011
- Join the weLove Marriage Challenge and visit any local Chick-fil-A tonight for the second special date night. http://bit.ly/gG4z6I 22/02/2011
- Check our facebook page to win a free dinner for 2 for Monday's Chick-fil-A date night. http://on.fb.me/dZp3w8 17/02/2011
- Join us tonight at any area Chick-fil-A for a romantic date night. http://bit.ly/gG4z6I 15/02/2011
- Happy Valentine's Day! Join the weLove Marriage Challenge & use the whole month of February to celebrate your marriage. http://bit.ly/gG4z6I 15/02/2011
- Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Love & Laughter with Gary Smalley. Sign up today! http://bit.ly/dGClMb 09/02/2011
- It’s not too late to hit a home run for Valentine’s Day. Attend our romantic event with Gary Smalley this Saturday. http://bit.ly/dGClMb 09/02/2011
