10 Great Dates

Leif and I recently started this marriage 'class' that is offered through our church.  It is called 10 Great Dates and it really isn't so much a class as a really great night out.  The church provides childcare for 2 1/2 hours and the first 30 minutes we watch a video and get our 'topics' of conversation and then go out on our dinner date and discuss the questions.  It's brilliant and after just one 'class' we are really looking forward to the other 9!  (They are offering it once a month, with the 3 month summer break - resuming in the fall.  So the really great part is that will ensure we get one night out a month after the new baby is born - until that baby is 9 months old!! Hurrah!!)

Leif and I are not at a loss for conversation when we do go out on dates, but this curriculum gives you some focused topics to discuss.  We had a great time and so I wanted to share the questions (Not our answers!! ha ha) with you, so you too can 'energize your marriage.'  So here's the topics for Date #1:

A Trip Down Memory Lane

First time I saw my mate:

First Date:

First Kiss:

Favorite dates:

First time we talked about getting married:

Wedding Day:

First home:

First Anniversary:

Most romantic moments:

Happiest memories:

What's Great About Us!

1.  What are three things that are positive about our marriage relationship?

2.  What are two things that are fine about our relationship but could be better?

3.  What is one thing I personally could do to make our relationship better?

Post Date Application

Look for ways to compliment each other between now and the next date.  Give at least one honest compliment each day.  Do one thing to make your marriage better.