If you go
What: Ultimate Date NightWhen: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27Where: Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St.Tickets: $20-$25For tickets and information: http://firstthings.org/events or 267-5383.Chattanooga, TN
Can a simple date night really make that much difference in a marriage?
You have probably heard about the benefits of eating dinner together as a family and the preventative factors associated with pulling off this feat. Your children are less likely to get involved with drugs and alcohol and more likely to do well in school. Believe it or not, the same thing applies to your marriage.
Connectedness is the reason eating meals together as a family and going on dates with your spouse are so impactful. People who are connected in meaningful relationships such as marriage and family tend to feel more secure, supported, understood and valued. This usually leads to more positive interactions with loved ones.
Some find it hard to believe that simply going on regular date nights can actually enhance your marriage. Yet studies show that couples who engage in novel activities that are fun, active or otherwise arousing – from hiking and dancing to travel and card games – enjoy higher levels of relationship quality and, in turn, counteract the tendency to take each other for granted.