Free Classes

Take a few minutes to check your community, church, and military installations newsletters or social media accounts.  Many times they offer fun free classes such as: Gardening, Home Improvement, Spirituality, Marriage, Finances, Leadership Skills, etc. These self-improvement classes could lead you and your spouse to a new fun adventure or hobby that might be just what you've been lacking in your lives. 

Relationship Reconnection: 

Learning together and accomplishing something new together will help each of you become more driven and connected. Pick a class that both of you would enjoy and watch how spending that time together will increase your appreciation for the other.   

Sunset Spice Up

Pull out the blankets and pillows with your spouse and get on the road.  Arranging the back of your vehicle with blankets and pillows will set the mood for a peaceful evening with the sun coming through your car by opening the back hatch. Or you can take in the sunset on a leisure walk or pack a small picnic and enjoy one of the most spectacular views that we do not stop and appreciate often enough.

Relationship Reconnection:

Romance is vital for you and your spouse to maintain a healthy relationship.  Try and do something romantic for him or her by thinking of something romantic they did for you when you first met. This will bring back happy memories and add to the new memory of enjoying the sunset.

Scavenger Hunt at the Local Library

Plan a romantic getaway night by going to your local bookstore. Make a list of things for you and your spouse to search for, such as:  

• A yummy recipe you want to make for your spouse
• A place you want to travel
• A quote or poem that reminds you of your spouse
• A kid's book you loved to read growing up
• A new hobby or activity that you think your spouse would enjoy
• Something that represents what you love most about your spouse

This fun free date can bring laugher, maybe even tears, back to your relationship.  

Good luck and have fun with it!

Relationship Reconnection:

At the end of the date ask your spouse what they loved most about the activity and why.  Then, share what you loved the most.  Being a good listener is essential to reconnect with your spouse and remember why you fell in love with them in the first place. 

Under Water Adventure

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Let's go on an underwater adventure for this date.  There is an array of things to do at the Houston Aquarium.  There are many exhibits, rides, a stingray reef, and you can even schedule dinner at the aquarium.  To find out more and get all the details, visit http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston/


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Relationship Reconnection:

Relationships require a lot of give and take.  However, at times we feel like we are giving much more than our spouse and that can lead to criticism.  It's time to focus on dialing down on criticisms, which sometimes we don't even realize we are doing, and increasing comments that make your spouse feel special and loved.  A few compliments or acts of service can go a long way in a relationship. Also, the more we compliment our spouse, the more we end up appreciating them.