Why You Should Never Stop Dating Your Spouse
Getting married isn’t the finish line. It’s the starting point. Life has a way of filling up with work, bills, kids, and stress. If we don’t pay attention, the spark between you and your spouse starts to fade. That’s why dating your spouse is so important.
Love needs attention. The Bible says, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs” 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NIV). Those words are more than poetry. They’re a reminder that we show love by doing little things that say, “You still matter to me.”
A date doesn’t have to be fancy. It could be a walk around the block. It could be laughing over coffee in the kitchen. Even a sticky note with a sweet message can make your spouse feel seen. Song of Solomon says, “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine,” Song of Solomon 6:3 (NKJV). That closeness is built one small choice at a time. When couples stay close, they’re stronger together. Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV) says, “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken”. With God at the center, your marriage can handle the storms that blow through your lives.
Also, remember that people are watching. Your kids, family, and even friends notice how you treat each other. Trust me, they are paying attention. Jesus said, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35 NIV). Your marriage can point others toward Him or repel them and make them drift away even further.
Below are 10 simple date ideas that you and spouse can enjoy doing together:
1. Cook a meal together and turn up some music.
2. Take a walk after dinner, no phones allowed.
3. Play a board game or work on a puzzle together.
4. Grab coffee in the morning before the day gets busy.
5. Write each other short love notes and read them aloud.
6. Have a picnic in the backyard with sandwiches and a blanket.
7. Go for a drive and see where the road takes you.
8. Plan a movie night at home with popcorn.
9. Take a day to explore a local museum, art gallery, or botanical garden.
Stroll together, learn something new, and enjoy being in a different setting.
10. Every once in a while, plan a fancy dinner or a weekend away.
Marriage grows when we make time for each other. So plan something, even if it’s small.
Let your spouse know they’re still your favorite person. That’s how you keep love alive.
Remember, your marriage is worth the effort. Even small moments can make a big difference.
If you have a favorite date idea, leave it in the comments so we can inspire each other.
