52 Uncommon Ways to Unwind Together: A Couples Guide to Relaxing

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.

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.

GARY CHAPMAN, PhD—author, speaker, counselor—has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the #1 bestselling author of the 5 Love Languages® series and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary travels the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. Learn more at www.5lovelanguages.com.