Ten Dating Rules for Married Couples

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

Follow these rules so your dates with your spouse are fun and help the two of you to connect with one another.

 1.  Follow the advice of researchers and do something different, out of the ordinary, on your dates.

 2.  Agree that your dates will not be at home unless absolutely necessary.

 3.  Accept that a date is not getting together with your in-laws or attending a party.

 4.  Don't invite another couple on your date.

 5.  Schedule when the two of you will have a date. If your calendar is tight, go for once a month with a goal of increasing your dates to twice a month at least.

 6.  Unless there is a true emergency, keep your promise to have a date, whether it is weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

 7.  Your date should last at least 2 hours.

 8.  Choose dates that will be fun for both of you.

 9.  If you have children, plan in advance for child care while the two of you are on a date.

10.  Share your expectations of the date with one another.

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God bless your family and your marriage.

Jim Stephens