August Date Ideas

Great marriages don’t happen by accident—they happen on purpose, when we cultivate communication with our spouse. It’s about listening, understanding, and showing they matter. Consistent effort in these moments fuels your marriage and keeps it strong and growing. Read through this month's options and choose a date to enjoy with your spouse!

 

  • The Idea: Music can take you back and draw you close. This date is all about reliving your love story—one song at a time.

    How It Works:

    1. Create a Relationship Playlist 
      Choose songs that remind you of dating, your wedding, big moments, and even the everyday stuff.

    2. Tell the Stories Behind the Songs 
      Take turns choosing songs to play. As each song plays, share what it makes you think of and why it matters. Talk through the provided conversation starters below the list of dates.

    3. Dance in the Kitchen
      End the night slow dancing to one of your favorite songs.

  • The Idea: This date is all about surprising each other with a little fun and creativity.

    How It Works:

    1. Go Halfsies
      One spouse plans the first half of the date, the other plans the second half. No spoilers! 

    2. Keep It a Secret
      Reveal your plan as you go—it adds excitement and playfulness.

    3. Make It Meaningful
      Try to plan something you know the other person would enjoy, but keep in mind this is about thoughtfulness, not perfection.

    4. End with Reflection
      Over dessert, share how it felt to be surprised and seen. Talk through the provided conversation starters at the bottom of the list of dates.

  • The Idea: Sometimes nurturing romance means dreaming together. This date is about creating a shared bucket list for your next chapter.

    How It Works:

    1. Set the Mood
      Grab your favorite drinks, cozy up somewhere quiet, and bring a notebook.

    2. Dream Big Together

      Each person shares 5–10 things they’d love to do in the next 5–10 years.

    3. Make a Plan

      Choose one or two things that you can realistically plan for in the next year.

    4. Celebrate the Journey
      Talk about what it means to be teammates and use the provided conversation starters below the list of dates.

  • Help you remember your love story and write the next chapter...

    Remember the Beginning:

    1. What do you remember about the early days in our relationship?

    2. When did you know you wanted to marry me?

    Reflect on the Journey:

    1. What’s something in our marriage that you feel proud of?

    2. Who, besides the two of us, has influenced our marriage the most?

    Write the Next Chapter:

    1. What do you wish we had more of?

    2. What’s something you’re looking forward to for us?

    Bonus Tip: Write your answers in a journal to document these reflections and dreams together. It’s a beautiful way to track your progress and see where you’re headed!