You mean we still have to date? Couples looking to renew their relationships ask this question all of the time. The answer is a resounding YES!!! It's the best way to ward off infidelity and a lack of satisfaction with your relationship.

Think about it. Wasn't that the most interesting time in your relationship? You and your spouse were just getting to know one another and everything was fresh and new.

If you want to keep the spark in your marriage, sometimes you have to act as though you're still dating. No kids, no bills, no work. Nothing to distract you from getting to know each other a little better.

Here are 52 ideas for great dates. One for each week of the year. I'm not saying that's how often you should go out. I'm just providing some fuel for your fire.

And notice-- not once do I mention movies. No matter how fun they are, it's time to broaden your scope. From daring to romantic, here they are:

1. Visit a Safari park

2. Be tourists again, and tour your local historic site.

3. Go to the museum

4. Take in a play

5. Ride bikes in the park and have a picnic

6. Go roller skating/blading

7. Try your hand at bowling

8. Check out the planetarium

9. Take a cooking class together

10. Swim at the beach or lake

11. Go to an amusement park

12. Sing karaoke

13. Play pool

14. Get salsa lessons-- or try the tango

15. Fly a kite

16. Go rock climbing-- indoors or out

17. Hear some cool jazz

18. Try a poetry slam

19. Go line dancing

20. Try some tapas

21. See an opera
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