10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage [Paperback]

David and Claudia Arp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 1997

Small groups of couples can learn important skills and revitalize their marriages with this fun and unique approach. 'You will love growing together while going out together.' -John Gray Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus Remember back to your dating days---the excitement you felt? Now you can reclaim that same spark, connection, and creativity in your marriage through ten intentional, memory-making dates. This proven approach to relationship growth is low-key, purposeful, effective, easy, and fun , and will help you * Communicate better * Put the sizzle back in sex * Process anger and resolve conflicts * Develop spiritual intimacy * Appreciate your differences * Balance busy lifestyles * And much more! Enjoy your dates alone as a couple or start your own 10 Great Dates group in your church or community. You probably already know 5-6 couples who could benefit from time-out to build their marriage and enrich their relationship with 10 Great Dates. See 10 Great Dates DVD Curriculum for everything you need to lead this effective, husband-friendly and fun program.

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Small groups of couples can learn important skills and revitalize their marriages with this fun and unique approach.

From the Author

Dave and Claudia Arp, who have been married for thirty-three years, founded and now direct Marriage Alive International. Their numerous books include The Second Half of Marriage and 60 One-Minute Marriage Builders. The Arps have three adult sons and live in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (May 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310210917
• ISBN-13: 978-0310210917
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings back the romance in a marriage, October 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage (Paperback)

This book improves communication in a marriage and sets you on the right track to "revitalize" your marriage. After reading and doing the exercises in this book, my husband and I now "date" regularily. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is experiencing the 'blahs' in their marriage.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful tips for a closer marriage!, April 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage (Paperback)

My wife and I just love all of the Dave and Claudia Arp books. We attended the a Marriage Alive Seminar last year and the Arps provide practical, easy to understand, biblically based truths on bringing you and your spouse closer together.
Specifically, this text is filled with great suggestions on how to put the rest of your life aside for a few hours and focus on learning about your spouse and strenthening your relationship, and have some fun also! We have a toddler and when we are able to get a sitter and spend some time alone we want to make the most of it and this book has certainly helped.

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Ideas, June 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage (Paperback)

There are some really wonderful ideas in this book -- although, in all honesty, some are rather ordinary. Take what is meaningful to you and put it into practice. My wife and I still "date" after 17 years together.

If you are looking for more creative dates I'd recommend you check out 300creativedates. com -- I came across the site and the material was outstanding.