Build a Better Marriage: [ One Date at a Time ] Paperback – April 5, 2014

I chose this rating because it deserved it. The author is a male, which is unusual in itself. He gives you the point of view from a guy's perspective. And I loved it !!! He tells you how to make an effort, and what exactly to do, so you don't even have to think very hard about it. Just use his suggestions. They are really good for either males or females. And in the end, you will build a better marriage, a much stronger, and closer one. Your partner will be much more satisfied and happier for your effort.

For all you married people out there. Listen up. No longer can you say you want a great marriage but don't know how to get there. Why? Because Steve Pare in his book, Take Your Marriage from Good to Great One Date at a Time has just taken all the mystery out of it.Pare clearly and concisely tells us how to date our spouses. This is a resource book chock full of ideas. Ideas that are doable no matter who you are, no matter what your income. Finally a book that can apply to anyone. So if you are newly married, if you are married for MANY years like we are, or if you are thinking of getting married, you need this book.I highly recommend this book to anyone who is not interested in a marriage that is so-so, but wants to move it to the next level. It is a gem and one of the best books on marriage I've read since I've been married, which will soon be 38 years.

When my husband and I met over 20 years ago, we spent a lot of time getting to know each other, hanging out and going on dates. After we married and started having children, our dates became fewer and less frequent. Now with five children, busy schedules, military training and/or deployment, we don't date as much as we could to enhance our marriage. Our life has become about the kids and their needs while putting ours on hold.This book came at a good time. It's a quick and easy read with lots of great practical information. It takes you back to the basics and the things most married couples did once upon a time. It is filled with creative ideas that don’t have to cost lots of money but will enhance and encourage your relationship with your spouse. I can’t wait to implement these ideas and start moving our good marriage to a great one. Thanks Steve!

Dating is one of THE most important things you can do for your marriage, and I really enjoyed the practical approach this book presents for busy couples. The author shares personal experiences that help to spark creative ideas, but he mixes in a lot of "quick hits" like 75 Micro Date Ideas - great stuff!It's a quick read and one that you'll probably come back to time and again when your Saturday night conversations default back to "What do you want to do?" "I don't know."Break the rut and go date your spouse!

This was a great book with practical insights and challenges that I could tell were so personal and representative of Steve Pare's married life. I also was blown away by all the helpful and practical resources he includes in this book--well worth the small price alone! The creative list of micro dates gives me so many simple and doable ideas that can connect me with my husband--and most of the ideas won't cost us a dime to do! I also really appreciated the way Steve defined a "date." It's not just doing something entertaining with our mates, but rather cultivating the romance, emotional connection and attraction in our marriages that's sets us up for success. This could also be a great gift for newlyweds--setting them on the right path of courting each other from the start.

I enjoyed reading Steve's ideas for keeping dating an important part of your marriage. While my husband and I generally make time for dates, we tend to do the same things every time. I will definitely be suggesting the ideas found in this book to my husband. Thank you!

I've been married for 25 years and at first I thought... Been there done that, got the T-Shirt. We date, we have good marriage. I'm sure we're okay. After 25 years there hasn't been much we didn't do.I read the book and I was pleasantly surprised. The author wrote an easy to follow book, filled with common sense on how to take your marriage from good to great one date at a time. The book is comprehensive; from lists of ideas for micro dates like flying a kite together, watching a sunset and many more. Stuff you and I have forgotten about in our busy lives and what amounted to a stagnant comfortable marriage without excitement.What I find extremely valuable is the first chapters for 'new' couples because of the thoughtful questionnaires for dating. I remember how awkward my first couple of dates were with my future husband.Buy the book, read the book, invest time in your relationship. It really takes very little time and effort to do so, the author made the effort on behalf of you.A marriage is a scenic road trip with many exiting detours (dates) and side trips along the way. Don't race to the finish line.

I loved this book by Steve Pare! My favorite thing about this book is that is is filled with practical suggestions. I appreciate the lists of specific questions to ask your spouse. After reading this book I am left inspired and motivated to enjoy and deepen my relationship with my spouse with dates and new ideas I received from this book.