52 Uncommon Ways to Unwind Together: A Couple's Guide to Relaxing, Refreshing, and De-Stressing

by Randy Southern, Gary Chapman (Introduction)

Overview

Fun Dates that Help You Reinvigorate Your Relationship

Whether you’re going through a difficult season, your relationship has shifted into autopilot, or the everyday stresses of life are wearing you out, it’s time to de-stress together. Boost your relational connection and make fun memories with these strategically designed activities that provide opportunities to enjoy yourselves and unwind.

Each date idea includes suggestions for going the extra mile, personalizing the date to your unique story, speaking your spouse’s love language, and connecting with God. This thorough yet simple guide to unwinding together helps you:

• Release the pressures that take a toll on physical, spiritual, and emotional health
• Equip you to be a calming and healing presence in your spouse’s life
• Connect on a deeper level and rekindle intimacy in your relationship

Whether it’s creating a throwback party or offering your spouse a chauffeured commute, you’ll find clever and enjoyable ways to have fun and relax together.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802497970
Publisher:	Moody Publishers
Publication date:	01/07/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

RANDY SOUTHERN has written dozens of books, articles, study guides and curricula for the Christian market. His works include The World's Easiest Guide to Family Relationships, Raising Highly Capable Kids, and Dating Clues for the Clueless. A graduate of Taylor University, Randy lives with his family in Fishers, Indiana.

Table of Contents

What Are the Five Love Languages? What Is Yours? 9

1 Party Like Its 1999 11

2 A Chauffeured Commute 15

3 First Impressions 19

4 Dance with Me 23

5 Riff Your Wedding Video 27

6 Mow Do I Kiss Thee? Let Me Count the Ways 31

7 Advising Rookies 35

8 Sand Day 39

9 Honey, Take the Lead 43

10 A Trip to the Farmers Market 47

11 Dual Suspension 51

12 Indoor Bike Tour 55

13 Curare a Collection 59

14 A Meal with a New Friend 63

15 Phrases That Pay 67

16 Soundtrack 71

17 Plan Your Dream Vacation 75

18 A Familiar Puzzle 79

19 News from Another Place 83

20 People Watching-with a Twist 87

21 Leave Your Mark 91

22 Build a Snowman to Remember 95

23 Give It a Chance 99

24 Do a Micro-Declutter 103

25 I Wish 107

26 Memes for You 111

27 Lifesavers 115

28 Beat the Clock 119

29 Save It for a Rainy Day 123

30 For the Birds 127

31 Stargazers 131

32 Crafty Thinking 135

33 Graffiti Artists 139

34 Eyesore No More 143

35 Did You Know? 147

36 A Hometown Tour 151

37 The Subject Is Apples 155

38 Shelter Angels 159

39 All-Nighter 163

40 An 1800 Kind of Day 167

41 Truth or Dare 171

42 As Good as You Remember 175

43 10,000 Steps (x 2) 179

44 The Buildup 183

45 Double Date: Junior Version 187

46 Leave It to the Kids 191

47 On Impulse 195

48 Birthday Greetings 199

49 Impromptu Games 203

50 Double Date: Senior Version 207

51 Tell Your Story 211

52 Name That Tune 215

Index of Ways to Unwind 219

Editorial Reviews

01/06/2020

Southern (52 Uncommon Dates) provides a plethora of ideas for partners looking for deeper connection in this welcoming guide. His suggestions include dance class, taking affectionate photos and selfies (of kissing or hugging), and driving one’s spouse to and from work. Southern matches each suggestion with one of the five love languages, based on Gary Chapman’s book of the same name. For example, hiring a calligrapher to paint an encouraging quote on one’s walls may appeal to someone with a love language of words of affirmation. Southern includes a Bible reading and list of questions that correspond to each idea to guide discussions about them. Southern also encourages readers to serve others with such actions as inviting an elderly person or widow to dinner, or mentoring an engaged couple, and reminds readers to be mindful of each other’s preferences: “The fact that two people don’t share the same tastes doesn’t make them incompatible; it makes them individuals.” Spouses who want to spice up date night or understand one another better will be pleased. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly