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For the Love of Money: Couples and Finances

By: Barry Steelman, AIF® If you do a simple search on the topic of relationships and finances, you’ll come across countless sobering statistics. For example, you’ll find that money is the primary reason for arguments between couples, with many couples averaging three arguments per month revolving around financial issues. You’ll also learn that 3 in 10 married […]

10 Little Things Connected Couples Do

You agreed to stick it out through sickness and health and for richer or poorer, but marital vows don’t address the other big things that can untie your knot—boredom, feeling out of touch, or worse, platonic friendship instead of an in-love partnership. While honeymoon headiness will inevitably decline, that doesn’t mean your relationship has to take […]

105+ Date Night Ideas

www.datenightguide.com   Make date night an oldie but goodie. How? Hit up a flea market or thrift, vintage or antique store. It’ll be fun to discover one-of-a-kind or eclectic pieces with your one and only love. House party (for two) in the back. Netflix may be your go-to for at-home date nights. But your backyard can shake things up. […]

10 Artsy Date Night Ideas for Picture-Perfect Fun

By: www.datenightguide.com Paint the town red with an art-inspired date night. You’ve already created a masterpiece relationship, so try these artsy ideas for picture-perfect fun. Art Stroll Cities, like Atlanta and Orlando, host regular art strolls to celebrate the vibrant art community. These affordable events offer wine tastings, music, interaction with artists and more. Browse vendor-filled sidewalks or pop into […]

Doggone Great Date Nights for Dog Lovers

By: www.datenightguide.com For a free guide on traveling with pets: https://www.bookmundi.com/t/tips-for-traveling-with-pets Bow (chicka) wow-wow! Ready to take your puppy love to the next level? Dog lovers can enjoy date night with their (human) partner and four-legged partner-in-crime too. First, post your “must love dog” dating ad and, then, have tail-wagging date nights with a fellow dog […]

Oh Baby! Date Nights for Expectant Couples

By: www.datenightguide.com Pregnancy is an exciting time. Despite a lengthy preparation list of name selection, nursery decorating and baby registries, it’s important to keep your relationship a priority ─ especially since it’s soon to change from a twosome to a threesome or more! Date nights are a great way for couples to maintain a happy connection, […]

The Science of Syncing: Why Date Night Matters

By: www.datenightguide.com   Whether you’re looking at scientific research or anecdotal evidence, a strong case can be made that couples are happier and more connected when they spend quality time together. But let’s be honest ─ it’s not always easy to carve out the time or creativity to plan date night. But date night really does […]

How to Have a Romantic Breakfast In Bed Date

By: www.datenightguide.com   Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it can be the most romantic too! Whether for the morning of your first relationship sleepover (hooray), wedding anniversary or just a simple Sunday, impress your partner with an unexpected breakfast in bed. Cleanse your date night palate with either a hot […]

The 15-Second Date Night: Thoughts on Liftoffs and Landings

By: www.datenightguide.com It doesn’t take much to throw off a good date night routine. Marc and I can be on a roll for months… keeping to our weekly quality time like a paperboy does his Sunday route. But, then, a few schedule changes, unexpected commitments and business travel come along and it all goes down the […]

Creating the Date Night Habit

Written by Kristen Manieri www.datenightguide.com We humans live a well-worn path, often living the same life over and over, day after day. It takes true effort to blaze a new trail because we’re simply not wired for change; we’re wired for habit. Our brains like reliability and consistently. This is why creating a new practice, […]