July 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!
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The Idea: This date is about going back to where it all started. Revisit the places, memories, and feelings from the early days of your relationship, and remind each other why you fell in love in the first place.
How It Works:
Recreate a First
Go back to the location of your first date, first kiss, or where you got engaged. Can’t get there? Recreate it at home with photos, music, and even food.Dress the Part
Dress the Part Wear something that resembles what you wore back then. Bonus points for retro photos!Share the Memories
Talk about what you remember from those moments—what you were thinking, how you felt, and what stood out.Finish with a Flash Forward.
Talk about how your love has grown since then and what you’re excited about in the future. Use the provided conversation starters listed below this month’s dates.
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The Idea: This date is all about strengthening the connection between the two of you! So ditch the phones, step away from the TV, and spend a few hours fully focused on each other.
How It Works:
Create a No-Tech Zone
Agree to put away all devices for the night—yes, even the smart watches.Do Something Analog!
Pick up your favorite takeout and try an old-school board game, cook a new dessert recipe together, stargaze, or go on a walk.Talk Without Distractions
Catch up on each other’s lives and then talk through the provided conversation starters listed after the list of dates on this page.Celebrate the Quiet
End the night slow dancing to your wedding song.
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The Idea: This date is all about stepping out of your comfort zone together because shared new experiences help to build connection and spark curiosity.
How It Works:
Pick Something Neither of You Have Done
A salsa class, ziplining, pottery, pickleball, kayaking—anything that’s new and a little adventurous.Lean Into the Laughs
Don’t take yourselves too seriously. Even if you're terrible at it, be willing to laugh with each other about it!Celebrate the Courage
Talk about what it felt like to try something new together. Talk through the provided conversation starters listed after the list of dates on this page.
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Help you remember your love story and write the next chapter...
Remember the Beginning:
What was the first thing you noticed about me?
What do you think our most romantic date was?
Reflect on the Journey:
When was a time when you felt really seen by me?
How has your idea of romance changed over the years?
Write the Next Chapter:
What’s something small I could do this week to make you feel more loved or desired?
What do you want us (as a couple) to be known for?
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!
