A Year of Great Dates
November
Hurry Home
One of the best ways to protect your marriage is by choosing to put each other first. Hurrying home means making your spouse your top priority, even when schedules are packed and life is pulling you in every direction.
The little moments of connection you choose today will become the trust and memories that carry you into tomorrow. So this month, take time to pause, be fully present, and remind each other why your relationship matters most.
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 begin your night together.
November Date Night Ideas
The Idea: Sometimes the best way to reconnect is by slowing down together. This date invites you and your spouse to pause the busyness, get cozy, and reflect on how your home and hearts have grown through the years. It’s a simple night in that centers on comfort, gratitude, and being present with one another.
How It Works:
- Cancel the Plans
Say no to the busy calendar and commit to an evening at home together. - Get Cozy
Put on your pajamas, make some popcorn or grab a favorite dessert. - Talk About Home
Reminisce about the first place you lived when you got married. Talk about the shifts and changes that have happened in your home over the years. Use the provided conversation starters to go a little deeper.
The Idea: This date invites you to casually share a favorite meal in a new way. Order your favorite pizza or takeout and relax in your living room, and reflect on how God meets us in ordinary moments. Enjoy the easy joy of turning your living room into a memorable picnic spot.
How It Works:
- Turn Your Living Room into a Picnic Spot
Spread out a picnic blanket indoors. - Keep it Simple
Order pizza or grab your favorite takeout. Bonus points if you choose something that was a favorite in your early days. - Talk About What Feels Like “Home” to Each of You
Use the provided conversation starters to go a little deeper in conversation.
The Idea: This date is all about celebrating life as teammates. Whether you’re cheering for the same side or playfully picking rivals, this date invites you to share in the joy of community, simple fun, and good snacks.
How It Works:
- Go Watch a Local Sports Game (High School, Minor League, or Rec League)
Cheer together as fans, even if you pick opposite teams. - Share Snacks in the Stands
Enjoy some popcorn, nachos, or hot chocolate, depending on the season. - Talk About YOUR Team
Use the provided conversation starters to go a little deeper in conversation.
Help you remember your love story and write the next chapter...
Remember the Beginning:
- What’s one “ordinary” memory from our first year of marriage that still makes you smile?
- What did “home” mean to you before we were married and how has that changed since?
Reflect on the Journey:
- Looking back, when did you feel most cared for by me?
- What’s one good way our home feels different now than it did five years ago?
Write the Next Chapter:
- What’s one simple rhythm we could add that would help us to reconnect daily?
- If our kids or friends were to describe our home in one word, what would you want that word to be?
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!
