Day at the Beach

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How about a day trip or even a Christmas parade at the beach.  Take a ferry over and spend a day at Crystal Beach.  There are endless fun things to do, including a parade down the beach at Christmas time.  Santa himself comes to the beach for this parade.  Check out more for dates and schedules at http://bolivarchamberofcommerce.com/crystaland-christmas/  



Relationship Reconnection:

Many times couples are so busy with life that they don't take the time to communicate about feelings and needs that are most important to them.  Couples that don't deeply communicate often create emotional distance between themselves which can lead to our deepest feelings being neglected or pushed aside. Now is your time to really deeply communicate. Take time to open up about needs and desires in your marriage. You'll see that intimacy will increase and trust will be improved.

For the Birds

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For this date, take a little day trip and check out Bolivar Flats Shoebird Sanctuary.  You can find out more here at www.houstonaudubon.org  and look under sanctuaries.  This is a combination of salt marsh, mud flats, and beach.  You can walk on the beach and watch the birds for free.  This could be romantic, especially around sunset.


Relationship Reconnection:

In a marriage, it's easy to fall into the trap of taking each other for granted.  Today, make your spouse know they really matter to you.  Switch the focus for the day from you to them.  Your wants, what you have to talk about, to your spouse and their needs, wants, and let them do the talking.  Focusing on our spouses needs and desires is a great way to strengthen your marriage.

Safari

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Have you ever dreamed of taking a safari?  Now you can and it's just over 30 min. from Houston.  Bayou Wildlife Zoo offers a safari-like adventure throughout the park.  You can see and feed animals from all over the world.  They roam freely across 80 acres of natural habitat. Find out more here.
http://www.bayouwildlifezoo.com/




Relationship Reconnection:  

Since you're getting an up close and personal view of the animals, it's time to get up close and personal with your relationship. According to Dr. John Gottman, it's important for couples to solve their solvable problems.  Working together to overcome situational dilemmas such as intimate preferences, who does what around the house, etc., can help alleviate tension in a marriage.  Accepting differences and habits, forgiving shortfalls and mistakes, and working out practical solutions for disagreements can improve your marriage and help you work together as couples should.

The Battleship Date

Battleship Texas

3527 Independence Parkway South

La Porte TX 77571

Neighborhood:Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston

Phone: 281-479-2431 x236     

Spend some time exploring a piece of history. The Texas is the last of the battleships to participate in World War l and ll. She started her life on May 18, 1912 and has been officially anchored since 1983 as a museum for the public to see and enjoy.

Take your date to explore this battleship and marvel in the history it contains.Enjoy the area and grab a bite to eat either before of after. 

Relationship Reflection:

You may have ancestors that had a part in this great time. Take some time to dive into your past and see who you discover. This will bring you closer by knowing more of who you are and where exactly you've come from.

Get Out of Town

Spend the whole day together. Take a day trip to the seaside town of Kemah, Texas.  It is located only 25 minutes from Houston, right on the gulf.  The waterfront location boasts a boardwalk with amusement rides and midway games.  There are many seaside dining options, if you are in the mood for seafood try the Aquarium Restaurant.  It is a one of a kind underwater dining adventure, surrounding you with 50,000 gallon aquariums. The boardwalk has some shops to meander through.

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Aquarium Restaurant 

Relationship Reconnection:

Enjoy your time together. You could turn your day trip into an overnight trip. By escaping the everyday hustle and bustle of life and really spending time together you can reconnect with your spouse.  Make it a phone free trip, keep your phone away and only have it available for emergencies.