Why You Should Ditch Date Night
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Here’s a secret: I hate date night.
When your marriage is struggling, “do more date nights” seems to be the biggest piece of advice you’ll get from well-intending friends and family, and it makes sense! However, date nights don’t work for most couples. If you’ve found date night makes you more tired, more stressed, or more disappointed in your relationship, you’re not alone. As it turns out, “do more date nights” is bad advice. In today’s episode, I’m going to share a quick, meaningful alternative to date night that you and your spouse can try today - no planning necessary, I promise. The five-minute date is one of my favorite ways to stay connected with my husband and has transformed the way we approach our relationship.
In this episode, we cover:
Why I hate date night
You’re not alone - why date night doesn’t work for most couples
What you should do instead
Why the 5-minute date works for busy couples
What does a 5-minute date actually look like?
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