A Year of Great Dates

June

a year of great dates

Reignite the Spark This Month

Summer is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy each other's company through fun, unplugged, and adventurous time together. 

Spend some time going back to where it all started with you and your spouse. Unplug and enjoy one another's company without distraction. Get out of your comfort zone and do something adventurous. 

Pick an activity, make a date on the calendar, and keep making this the Year of Great Dates! Take a listen to this month's short and helpful podcast before your date. 

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June Date Night Ideas

The Idea: This date is about going back to where it all started. Revisit the places, memories, and feelings from the early days of your relationship, and remind each other why you fell in love in the first place.

How It Works:

  1. Recreate a First 
    Go back to the location of your first date, first kiss, or where you got engaged. Can’t get there? Recreate it at home with photos, music, and even food.

  2. Dress the Part 
    Dress the Part Wear something that resembles what you wore back then. Bonus points for retro photos!

  3. Share the Memories
    Talk about what you remember from those moments—what you were thinking, how you felt, and what stood out.

  4. Finish with a Flash Forward 
    Talk about how your love has grown since then and what you’re excited about in the future. Use the provided conversation starters to help begin the discussion!

The Idea: This date is all about strengthening the connection between the two of you! So ditch the phones, step away from the TV, and spend a few hours fully focused on each other.

How It Works:

  1. Create a No-Tech Zone
    Agree to put away all devices for the night—yes, even the smart watches. 

  2. Do Something Analog!
    Pick up your favorite takeout and try an old-school board game, cook a new dessert recipe together, stargaze, or go on a walk.

  3. Talk Without Distractions
    Catch up on each other’s lives and then talk through the provided conversation starters. provided.

  4. Celebrate the Quiet
    End the night slow dancing to your wedding song.

The Idea: This date is all about stepping out of your comfort zone together because shared new experiences help to build connection and spark curiosity.

How It Works:

  1. Pick Something Neither of You Have Done
    A salsa class, ziplining, pottery, pickleball, kayaking—anything that’s new and a little adventurous.

  2. Lean Into the Laughs
    Don’t take yourselves too seriously. Even if you're terrible at it, be willing to laugh with each other about it!

  3. Celebrate the Courage
    Talk about what it felt like to try something new together. Talk through the provided conversation starters together.

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

 

Remember the Beginning:

  1. What was the first thing you noticed about me?
  2. What do you think our most romantic date was?

Reflect on the Journey:

  1. When was a time when you felt really seen by me?
  2. How has your idea of romance changed over the years?

Write the Next Chapter:

  1. What’s something small I could do this week to make you feel more loved or desired?
  2. What do you want us (as a couple) to be known for?

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!