40 Unforgettable Dates With Your Mate

by Rosberg, Gary

• ISBN13: 9780842361064
• ISBN10: 0842361065
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-01
• Publisher: TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS

Summary

In $lt;I>The 5 Love Needs of Men and Women,$lt;/I>the Rosbergs taught us how to recognize our spouse's most important love needs. Now it's time to put those ideas into action! In $lt;I>40 Unforgettable Dates with Your Mate,$lt;/I>America's favorite family counselors offer forty ideas for dates that are not only fun and romantic but also help readers meet their spouse's love needs. From picnics to day trips to snuggling at home, these ideas are guaranteed to put your marriage into high gear.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Part 1: Why Date Your Mate?
Sweaty Palms and Butterflies-Going on a Date!	3	(8)
Dating with a Purpose	11	(10)
Part 2: A Husband Plans Dates for His Wife
A Date to Meet My Wife's Need for Friendship	21	(16)
Date Idea:
#1 Out to Lunch	26	(2)
#2 Dating Days	28	(1)
#3 Hobby Lobby	29	(1)
#4 ``Benchmark'' Weekend	30	(3)
Let's Talk	33	(4)
A Date to Meet My Wife's Need for Encouragement and Affirmation	37	(16)
Date Idea:
#1 Picnic with a Twist	43	(1)
#2 Dinner Fit for a Queen	44	(2)
#3 A Day of Pampering	46	(1)
#4 Guys Honoring Their Wives	47	(3)
Let's Talk	50	(3)
A Date to Meet My Wife's Need for Spiritual Intimacy	53	(16)
Date Idea:
#1 Get the Group Together	59	(1)
#2 A Day in God's Creation	60	(1)
#3 A Special Birthday Surprise	61	(1)
#4 Commit a Kidnapping	62	(3)
Let's Talk	65	(4)
A Date to Meet My Wife's Need for Emotional Intimacy and Communication	69	(16)
Date Idea:
#1 Your Chick and a Flick	75	(1)
#2 A Hot Bath and a Cold Dessert	76	(1)
#3 Out to the Opera (or Something like it)	77	(1)
#4 Shop Till You Drop	78	(2)
Let's Talk	80	(5)
A Date to Meet My Wife's Need for Unconditional Love and Acceptance	85	(20)
Date Idea:
#1 A Long Drive Together	91	(1)
#2 A Place of Healing	92	(3)
#3 That ``Special Place''	95	(1)
#4 Make a Dream Come True	96	(2)
Let's Talk	98	(7)
Part 3: A Wife Plans Dates for Her Husband
A Date to Meet My Husband's Need for Spiritual Intimacy	105	(16)
Date Idea:
#1 Personal Worship Connection	110	(1)
#2 All's Quiet	111	(1)
#3 The Great Outdoors	112	(1)
#4 Road Trip	113	(3)
Let's Talk	116	(5)
A Date to Meet My Husband's Need for Encouragement and Affirmation	121	(14)
Date Idea:
#1 Take Your Wife to Work Day	126	(1)
#2 A ``Steak'' Out	127	(2)
#3 Celebrate Your Husband	129	(1)
#4 All in the Family	130	(2)
Let's Talk	132	(3)
A Date to Meet My Husband's Need for Friendship	135	(14)
Date Idea:
#1 His Favorite Movie	140	(1)
#2 Be His Favorite Student	141	(1)
#3 A Play Date	142	(1)
#4 Sports Fans	143	(2)
Let's Talk	145	(4)
A Date to Meet My Husband's Need for Sexual Intimacy	149	(16)
Date Idea:
#1 Let's Do Lunch	156	(1)
#2 Mysterious Turn-On	157	(1)
#3 Massage Message	158	(2)
#4 Away with Him!	160	(2)
Let's Talk	162	(3)
A Date to Meet My Husband's Need for Unconditional Love and Acceptance	165	(18)
Date Idea:
#1 Getting Cozy with Coffee	170	(1)
#2 I'm on Your Side	171	(2)
#3 What Memories Are Made of	173	(1)
#4 Let's Dream!	174	(2)
Let's Talk	176	(7)
Part 4: So Keep It Up!
Make a Good Marriage a Great Marriage	183	(6)
Appendix: Results of Love Needs Survey	189	(2)
About the Authors	191