Valentine’s day is right around the corner… so today’s subject is CRITICAL! And hey… it’s always good to find ways to inject some extra romance into a date. The good news is… it’s a lot easier than you might think! And whether it’s early in your relationship… or you’ve been together for a while (my bride and I have been married for 29 years!!!)... you can use these strategies to bust out of the norm, and take a ho-hum date to “dream date” status! We’re going to get you real-world strategies that won’t break the bank and won’t involve a two-week trip to Fiji! You’ll be able to apply these concepts and have more romance, connection, AND fun! So let’s get to this!
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Melissa and I talked about the 5 Love Languages in www.mitchmatthews.com/214
3 Keys to Breaking Free from the Past with Travis Crutcher: www.mitchmatthews.com/344
"Surprised By Prayer" - Another interview with my bride Melissa: www.mitchmatthews.com/207
RESOURCES:
5 Love Languages:
You can find out more at: Discover Your Love Language - The 5 Love Languages®: (www.5lovelanguages.com)
The FIVE Love Languages are:
Grab Mitch’s game: “Q Dates” at www.mitchmatthews.com/store
STEPS:
BONUS TIP 1: Create a Mixtape!
Playlist - Mixtape!!!
Put a playlist together of songs that mean something to you as a couple!
Use Apple... Spotify… or put a literal mixtape together!
Examples from “Our History” Playlist:
Other romantic examples (you’re welcome):
BONUS TIP 2: Ask and then REALLY LISTEN!!!
Grab Mitch’s game: “Q Dates” at www.mitchmatthews.com/store
Conversation Starter Questions:
Complete the following sentences:
Other questions:
BONUS TIP 3: Be a Tourist:
My friend and coaching client, Lisa Even (www.EvenConnection.com) suggests giving yourself permission to be a “Tourist” in your own town. Try things you haven't tried. Go somewhere you haven't gone. Be willing to risk looking like a “tourist” to see something for the first time. And/or to see something you’ve seen a hundred times… through new eyes!
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