Dinner and a movie!

OK, this weeks food for thought focuses on the date night! If you are newly dating or married for decades, your relationship needs nurturing! Why not try selecting a movie you'll both love, and a dinner to match. Why is dinner important? The conversation - it is key to a successful date night!

Match? Yes, let's get creative people! Take the theme of your movie and find a place to

eat that matches that theme. English movie? Match it with the Duke of Devon! An excellent English Pub style restaurant located in Sheboygan. Suspense? Why not match it with your favorite: "low lit and romantic restaurant." A place to have good conversation, and a quiet corner for just the two of you to talk about the movie, life, your hopes and dreams!

Remember: NO BUSINESS TALK, unless it is urgent. But even then, avoid it if possible.

Date Idea: (with a "match")

OK, my idea comes with a vineyard theme:

Location options in Kohler / Sheboygan areas:

1. The Blind Horse

2. The Wine Bar at the American Club

Higher price points but find a good appetizer to share if you want to pair that with a wine or beverage. Both are experts in the area of wine and would create a wonderful memory.

Matched with...

See the movie: The Song, just released Sept. 26th! Here is the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA0ezti5x60

Note, it is a "faith based" movie but has a wide and varied audience based. If you are looking for something with depth of meaning, that is not afraid to deal with the hard challenges life and relationships experience, then take time to check your movie theater listings for it's show times.

If you liked "Fireproof" you would enjoy this movie as well.

Limited showings: http://www.thesongmovie.com/theaters

I Challenge You:

This section of the blog will hopefully challenge you to take action! Here are some ideas you might want to incorporate:

1. Surprise her (you heard me guys - step up, surprise her with a date night -but preplan! Tell her the night you want to spend time together, but let her know it is a surprise. Keep her interests in mind - do something she likes.)

2. Girls, if you are reading this - surprise him (same as the above) with a request at the end of the date night "Let's do this again - would you like to surprise me with the next date night?"

3. Questions of the night: Where do we as a couple "match" in character? Where are we different? Affirm and appreciate the differences. Encourage each other if one or both of you are struggling. No one is perfect and we are all on a journey to grow stronger.

Need something deeper: Call Great Marriages to sign up for our mentoring program or topic related classes and socials!

Enjoy!