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Ten date ideas for couples during COVID-19

I really miss date nights with my husband. I miss getting ready to go out to eat or to catch some live music, or even just walking around downtown. My husband and I have always made time together a priority, but ever since this pandemic hit, we have found it more tricky to be deliberate with that “we time.” I have compiled a list of ten quarantine-style dates to help you find ways to connect with your partner.

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Bettina Lyons Bettina Lyons

Dating your spouse after kids

How many of you date your spouse?

Why is this even important?

What does dating your spouse even look like?

Now that I have you thinking about this, and with Valentine’s Day lurking around the corner, you may be saying these things to yourself:

Do I even want to go on a date with my husband or wife?

What will we talk about?

Who will watch the kids?

We can’t afford to get a sitter and go on a date.

Not that these are not important questions or thoughts…but so is having protected time with your spouse. How will your prioritize this? Who can you lean on to make this happen?

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