4 Types of Dates Your Marriage Needs - Part 2!

Thank you for all the feedback on the last ‘Intentional Leader’ newsletter!

In today’s Intentional Leader newsletter, I want to share two other types of dates: The Scheduled dates and the Spontaneous dates.

1. Scheduled dates ?? - Very rarely do dates ‘just happen’.  Without plans, Friday night comes around and we are too tired and just want to veg out on the couch.  However, if we have a date scheduled, then we can rally to go out to eat and spend time together.  This also makes sure we have reservations and a babysitter in advance! 

 *** Here is a sneak peek inside the Carlson household….a few weeks ago Holly and I were not connecting!  I had been traveling for a speaking engagement, and we were both tired from our recent days apart.  She was tired from being a single parent, and I was tired from the work trip.  Who knows how long our disconnect would have gone on!  Thankfully, we had a Tuesday night date scheduled.  We actually thought about canceling it because we were both frustrated with each other!  However, we persevered and went on the date and I am grateful we did! ????We were able to apologize and get back on track!

1. Spontaneous dates - Unfortunately this is most of our default dating mode.  We do not plan for dates, and if the stars align, then we go on a date. So now that we have added the Scheduled Dates, this can be a great way to add a spark back into the marriage. This is when you are intentional when there is great weather, kids are all busy, so you two go out to a patio and grab a beer!  ??

Next week we will talk about: Do you serve your spouse or expect your spouse to serve you?

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