A Year of Great Dates

December

a year of great dates

Finish Together

One of the greatest gifts of marriage is knowing you don’t have to run the race alone. Finishing together means choosing to stay side by side—not just in the easy seasons, but through every twist, turn, and uphill climb along the way.

This month, take time to enjoy being a team, to laugh together, and to remind each other that you’re in it for the long haul.

Choose a date and make time for connection. And before you go, take a few minutes to listen to this month’s short, encouraging podcast—it’s the perfect way to start your night together.

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December Date Night Ideas

Individuals running a race
Finish Line 5K (or Walk)
Side-by-side from start to finish.
Couple reads a book together
Retirement Rehearsal
Dream about your future together.
DIY Ribbon
DIY Trophy Night
Celebrate each other's greatness.
couple talking over coffee
Conversation Starters
Questions for every date.
Finish Line 5K (or Walk)

The Idea: Progress matters more than pace. This date is all about moving forward side by side, encouraging each other along the way, and celebrating what it means to face life—and faith—together, one step at a time.

How It Works:

  1. Sign Up for a 5K, Fun Run, or Just Walk Together
    The goal isn’t to win or get your best time, the goal is to cross the finish line side by side.

  2. Encourage Each Other
    As you go, cheer each other on, even if one of you is slower.

  3. Celebrate the Win
    Grab breakfast or coffee afterward to mark the moment. Use the conversation starters to keep the conversation going.

Retirement Rehearsal

The Idea: Sometimes dreaming about tomorrow helps you appreciate today. This date invites you to slow down, try out the simple joys you imagine in your retirement years, and talk about the hopes you’re carrying into the future—together.

How It Works:

  1. Do Something You Imagine You’ll Do in Retirement
    Eat dinner early, play cards, go for a walk, or sit on the porch and talk about nothing.

  2. Talk About the Future
     Share what you’re looking forward to for your empty nest or retirement years. Use the provided conversation starters to keep the conversation going.

DIY Trophy Night

The Idea: Appreciation goes a long way. This date is all about celebrating each other’s strengths and quirks with lighthearted awards, meaningful words, and a sweet moment to remember why you make such a great team.

How It Works:

  1. Create Awards for Each Other
    Use paper plates, sticky notes, markers, or whatever you have on hand to make an award for each other. Keep it a secret until you’re ready to present it!

  2. Presentation
    Celebrate your spouse’s quirks, strengths, and endearing qualities with a short “speech.”

  3. Enjoy a Treat Together
    Grab dessert or coffee and use the provided conversation starters to keep the conversation going.
Conversation Starters

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

 

Remember the Beginning:

  1. Who modeled “finishing together” for you when you were growing up?
  2. When we first got married, what did you picture our future together looking like?

Reflect on the Journey:

  1. When in our marriage has it felt like we’ve been a strong team?
  2. What’s one way you’ve felt consistently loved by me through the years?

Write the Next Chapter:

  1. What would it look like for us to finish well in this next season of our marriage?
  2. When you picture us 10 years from now, what do you hope we’re doing together?

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!