A Year of Great Dates

July

a year of great dates

Feels Like Summer

Summer is a great time to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and reconnect with the one you love.

This month, put your phones away, ditch the distractions, and just be together. Try something a little adventurous, maybe even outside your usual routine.

Pick a fun activity, mark the date, and keep making this Year of Great Dates happen! And before you head out, check out this month’s short, encouraging podcast episode. It’s the perfect way to kick off your time together.

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July Date Night Ideas

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Soundtrack of Us
Relive your love story.
Couple on date
Surprise Me!
Plan ahead to surprise them.
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The Bucket List Date
What's part of your next chapter?
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Conversation Starters
Questions for every date.
Soundtrack of Us

The Idea: Music can take you back and draw you close. This date is all about reliving your love story—one song at a time.

How It Works:

  1. Create a Relationship Playlist 
    Choose songs that remind you of dating, your wedding, big moments, and even the everyday stuff.

  2. Tell the Stories Behind the Songs 
    Take turns choosing songs to play. As each song plays, share what it makes you think of and why it matters. Talk through the provided conversation starters.

  3. Dance in the Kitchen
    End the night slow dancing to one of your favorite songs.

Surprise Me!

The Idea: This date is all about surprising each other with a little fun and creativity.

How It Works:

  1. Go Halfsies
    One spouse plans the first half of the date, the other plans the second half. No spoilers! 

  2. Keep It a Secret
    Reveal your plan as you go—it adds excitement and playfulness.

  3. Make It Meaningful
    Try to plan something you know the other person would enjoy, but keep in mind this is about thoughtfulness, not perfection.

  4. End with Reflection
    Over dessert, share how it felt to be surprised and seen. Talk through the provided conversation starters. together..

The Bucket List Date

The Idea: Sometimes nurturing romance means dreaming together. This date is about creating a shared bucket list for your next chapter.

How It Works:

  1. Set the Mood
    Grab your favorite drinks, cozy up somewhere quiet, and bring a notebook.

  2. Dream Big Together
    Each person shares 5–10 things they’d love to do in the next 5–10 years.

  3. Make a Plan
    Choose one or two things that you can realistically plan for in the next year.

  4. Celebrate the Journey
    Talk about what it means to be teammates and use the provided conversation starters.
Conversation Starters

Help you remember your love story and write the next chapter...

 

Remember the Beginning:

  1. What do you remember about the early days in our relationship?
  2. When did you know you wanted to marry me?

Reflect on the Journey:

  1. What’s something in our marriage that you feel proud of?
  2. Who, besides the two of us, has influenced our marriage the most?

Write the Next Chapter:

  1. What do you wish we had more of?
  2. What’s something you’re looking forward to for us?

Bonus Tip: Write your answers in a journal to document these reflections and dreams together. It’s a beautiful way to track your progress and see where you’re headed!