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
Prepare your hideout
Every hero needs a secret base. Check these off ahead of time.
Suit up with a kiss
Every hero needs a power-up. A seven-second kiss should charge you both up for tonight.
Fully charged at seven seconds. Keep going if you like.
Then head to your hideout. You'll pick your hero names on the way.Then settle into your hideout. It's time to pick your hero names.
Your hero names
Every hero needs a name, and tonight your spouse picks yours. Tap the button until you find the perfect one, or type your own.
Say each new name in your best movie-trailer voice.
Your superpowers
Pick your spouse's superpower and their one weakness. Then tell them why you picked it.
Take a screenshot of your hero ID cards to keep.
Your origin story
Every great hero team has an origin story. Tonight, tell yours. Take turns answering, starting with {W}.
- The first time I noticed you, I thoughtâŚ
- The moment I knew you were the one wasâŚ
- A challenge we faced together that made us stronger wasâŚ
- Something about you that still surprises me isâŚ
- If our love story were a movie, the title would beâŚ
You're my hero
The best heroes don't wear capes. They make the coffee, carry the heavy stuff, and pray for you when you can't. Look at each other and take turns finishing these.
- You were my hero whenâŚ
- One way you rescue me on hard days isâŚ
- I feel the most safe with you whenâŚ
- A strength I see in you that you might not see in yourself isâŚ
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power."EPHESIANS 6:10 (BSB)
No hero is strong on their own. Take each other's hands and pray for your spouse's strength this week, out loud or silently.
Hero this or that
Count to three and say your answer at the same time. Do you match?
Secret missions
Every hero needs a mission. Each of you draws a secret mission to complete for your spouse this week. Don't let them see it!
Take a screenshot of your mission or memorize it. Next week, confess your mission and see if your spouse noticed!
Save the day
Every great hero story ends with the heroes together. One last round before you call it a night.
- My favorite part of our superhero night wasâŚ
- This week, the way I want to be your hero isâŚ
Driver, keep your eyes on the road. Heroes drive safely.
End the night with a hero hug. Hold each other for a full twenty seconds, then seal the mission with a kiss. Then, if you queued up a movie, it's showtime.
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.
