But for many people, occasional date night to strengthen their marriage isn't an option. The brave men and women who heroically serve our country spend countless months away from family and friends.
We've all seen the tearful homecoming videos of parents hugging children and spouses. I don't know about you, but these touching moments get me choked up. But, what happens after those homecomings? How do these military men and women readjust to civilian life? Will their marriages survive the challenge?
Check out this video about the Art of Marriage Ops.
How can you help?
- Spread The Word! Did you or someone you love serve in the military? Help us spread to word and share the app on your Facebook or Twitter! Use hashtag #marriageops ! The more people who realize this is an issue, brings us one step closer to helping more families!
- Donate! Text OPS to 80888 and donate $10.00 to help our men and women in the military strengthen their marriage by attending an event showcasing The Art of Marriage! Less than the price of two cups of coffee!
- Five Date Ideas! It’s not just military men and women who need help with their relationships. Here are five great inspirational date ideas that will help bring you closer to your partner!
Little steps can help military and civilian marriages. Why not take your spouse out for a little fun this weekend! Whether its a movie, dinner or a drink, take an hour or two away from the kids and the housework to reconnect with each other.
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a dinner and a movie :)
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Italian food and a movie.
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Dinner and a movie
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Enjoy a nice walk together and maybe stop at a cafe or ice cream place.
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dinner and a walk on the beach
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I think cooking together and watching a great movie would be a good date night!
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Going out to movie with a big thing of popcorn and Pepsi
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bring cash..credit cards can have you washing dishes
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Dinner and a movie always makes a great date night.
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A good date night is going to dinner then walking on the boardwalk at the shore! Thanks.
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movies and dinner
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A special homemade meal and an evening at the park.
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A romantic treasure hunt!
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I think a great date would be a walk or bike ride through the city, followed by a movie. Then an intimate dinner and drinks to end the evening (or maybed not).
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My main suggestion for a great date night is NO electronics! Focus on each other, spend time doing something that you both enjoy, no phones, no computers, no TV... no distractions!
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Going out to a movie!
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my husband and i like to go out to dinner together
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A concert and dinner
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dinner and dancing
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We like to mix it up - dinner and a movie one night, pinic at the lake for lunch sometimes. Raffle Copter: happi shopr
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Dinner and a movie is always a nice get away.
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Dinner and a movie
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I like it simple. Movie and Dinner.
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We love watching the sunset on the lake!
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dinner, a movie, and a babysitter! :)
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Dinner and a movie - without kids and not rushed.
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I like to go to dinner and then the movies with my husband. JD
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A quiet dinner, in a nice sit-down restaurant, maybe including a movie.
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My great date night idea is to start a real fire in a fireplace and roast some marshmallows.
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Our favorite is dinner and a movie...classic because it is great!
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dinner and dancing and of course a little romance later
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Get grandma and grandpa to watch the kids so you can have some quality alone time, and take time to hold hands.
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A fun activity my husband and I have not yet done together!
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I love going for a walk or Hike and having a picnic.
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GOing to a movie!
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ANY time with my wonderful hubby is an awesome date night!!!!
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Try something different, like a theatre play and dinner somewhere new and unusual, like Cajun or Cuban. New foods and experiences are fun to share and spark conversation.
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Cooking dinner and then snuggling on the couch for a movie
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Going Antique shopping or wine tasting!
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Dancing and a romantic dinner!
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I like the do simple things like a picnic or walk on the beach.
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good date night would be take in a movie and nice dinner
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honestly we are homebodies and love to watch movies from netflix or redbox and order a large pizza with the works :)
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I like take out & sitting home watching movies or relaxing without kiddos
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My husband and I have started unplugging and cooking and eating dinner at home then playing board games. It's the simple things we do together that reminds us why we fell in love
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