Tonight's plan
Who's on this date?
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What a night
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A date night for married couples
Stock the kitchen
Tonight you two cook a meal together around mystery ingredients neither of you saw coming.Tonight you order for each other, chef's choice, and judge how well your spouse knows you.
The mystery basket
Take turns revealing your secret ingredients, one at a time, with as much drama as you can. Then plan a dish that uses all four.Order for each other, secretly. Pick what you think your spouse will love most, then write down why.
Cook togetherWhile you wait
Set a 30-minute timer and start cooking. Draw a challenge every few minutes while you cook.Draw a challenge while you wait for the food.
Say grace
Before the first bite, hold hands and thank God together, for the food, for the fun, and for each other.
"Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!"PSALM 34:8 (ESV)
Take turns. Thank God for one thing about tonight and one thing about your spouse. Then ask Him to bless your table and your home.
The judges' table
Taste, then score your dishthe dish your spouse picked for you together, 1 to 5 in each category. Be honest. Be kind.
Recipes for us
Every good marriage has a few secret ingredients. Take turns answering over dinner, starting with {H}.
A chef's kiss
Every great meal ends with something sweet.
Driver, eyes on the road. Save the kiss for when you're parked.
Seven seconds. Seconds are encouraged.
Two chefs, one team, and the best dinner date in town. End the night with a kiss.
The D.A.T.E. rules
Drop the to-do listWork, money, and chores can wait until tomorrow.
All eyes on each otherSilence your phones, except the one running tonight's date.
Talk kindlyNo complaints or criticism tonight.
Enjoy the momentLaugh, flirt, and have fun together.
- Never use your phone while driving. Let the passenger run the date night.
- Every activity is optional. Skip anything that isn't a good fit for you.
- Check food allergies, and follow the rules of places you visit.
- These date nights are for fun and connection, not a substitute for counseling.
If you don't feel safe at home, you're not alone. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.
