Part of a healthy marriage is spending time alone as a couple having fun. Marriage shouldn't mark the end of dating - it's just the beginning!
Marriage Matters Jackson presents a Date-Your-Mate Valentines Event
February 13, 2010
Spend the evening with your sweetheart. Enjoy a simple yet special night out. Time together and having fun is so important and such a deal thanks to MMJ’s Date-Your-Mate event Saturday, February 13th, Downtown Jackson.
Dinner at Daryl’s at 6:30 p.m. SOLD OUT Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Movie at Michigan Theatre at 8:00 p.m., Doors open at 7:30 p.m. STILL AVAILABLE
Marriage Matters Jackson has soldout of the dinner package for its KISS event, however tickets can still be purchased for the movie portion of the evening.
For just $15 you can get tickets for 2 to see Return to Me at the Michigan Theatre, plus complimentary popcorn, snacks and beverages!
Movie: Return To Me A sometimes serious, often funny, and always romantic story about finding love in the most ironic--and unlikely--of places. Starring David Duchovny & Minnie Driver.
Tickets for 2 to Dinner & the Movie - $45 (popcorn & beverage included) SOLD OUT Tickets for 2 to Movie only - $15 (popcorn & beverage included) STILL AVAILABLE
The dinner is SOLD OUT, but you can still join us for the movie and snacks.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Date-Your-Mate event on November 7th, SPICE Up the Ol’ Routine! We had so much fun and received a lot of great feedback.
Congratulations to our two winners of the evening:
Eddie & Susan Beasley- Door Prize Winner of a 4-week date night to our L.I.N.K.S course.
and
Nick & Martina Todoroff- Survey Winner of a L.I.N.K.S overnight getaway!
Congratulations again to the winners and we look forward to seeing all of you at our February event! Look for details, coming soon!
Here are some tips to get you started in thinking about how to date your mate...
Set aside time to be together and PRIORITZE it! Some couples have a date night each week that is a standing appointment. It is on the calendar and it takes something pretty HUGE to move it. If once a week sounds too hard to fit in- start with once a month but get it on your calendars.
Anticipate the time together- Leave your mate a note on the bathroom mirror or send a quick email to say you're looking forward to being together.
Set Boundaries-Keep "business talk" out of the date- don't talk about bills or money. That is a real mood killer.
Keep your date a "gripe free zone"- don't talk about household duties or complaints that come across as nagging or negative.
Limit the "kid convo"- this is for those of you who have kids. It is hard to not talk about the little people who consume most of your time, attention, money and FOOD. It is important to remember that you existed as a couple before kids came along and you will still be a couple after they have left the nest. Work on continuing to grow and bond as a couple through ALL the seasons of life.
Get Creative-A fun date doesn't have to break the bank or take enormous pre-planning. New ideas will continue to be added so remember to check back. We would love to hear your date night ideas.
~ Try Jackson ~
The popular thing to do is "knock" the town in which you live, but don't knock Jackson until you try it. There is so much to do in and around Jackson county.
Other date ideas:
For Beginners Go for a walk (holding hands)...
Start with your neighborhood. Fresh air and exercise can give you a new perspective.
Try a walk around beautiful Cascades Park.
Window shop at Jackson Crossing (it's good for all ages -- from strollers to walkers).
Enjoy nature at the Falling Waters Trail, which goes from Concord to Jackson.
There are many businesses and happenings dowtown -- take a stroll and check them out.
Just go for coffee and dessert and savor the flavor of time together.
Try an afternoon matinee (they are cheaper, less crowded, and extra cozy)
Explore Ella Sharp park trails.
Check out the local art scene -- it can spark conversation and romantic feelings.
           For Intermediate If you're willing to put a little more time and thought into dating your mate...
Put the kids to bed early and have an indoor picnic together
Surprise your mate with a "guess where we are going date?" Then,
Do a road rally of fast food restaurants. Drive through and order one of your favorite items from each place. Then take the food and eat under the stars (airport viewing spot, Cascades, any local lake)
Warm up together after ice cream and ice skating.
Go for a drive around Jackson County and gather ideas for your dream home.
         For Advanced For bigger budgets, more time or special occasions...
Stay overnight at a local bed and breakfast. You don't have to go too far away to get away.
Make reservations and have flowers delivered during dinner.
Hire a limo driver for the evening, so you can just concentrate on each other.
Send a special invitation to your date at work, tell him/her when/where to meet you
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