8 Dating Rules That Doesn’t Disappear In Marriage

You’ve taken the big leap from dating to marriage;
and, needless to say, things are different. The dating
game has obviously changed, but some major
components are the same. While you might not need
to drop her off at her apartment after dinner, these 8
dating rules won’t ever change:
Be free Friday night
Technically, every waking moment is date night when
you are married. However, doing something other
than dishes at night should still happen regularly. Go
out on dates, just like you did when you weren’t
married. Get dressed up, plan an activity or go to an
event and sneak in a goodnight kiss at the doorstep.
Read: Your husband has 5 basic needs. Are you
meeting them?
Put the phone away
… and not just when you both “go out” on dates. Put
away your phone when you both are talking, even if
it’s just about who should run to the store on
Tuesday. Catch her off guard and look into her eyes
instead of into that little screen. Don’t spend the time
you have together scrolling someone’s page.
Wear a watch
Be on time to these dates. Regardless of a wedding
band, being late is inconsiderate. It’s rarely
intentional, but arriving late doesn’t make your date
feel like she is a priority. You might be married, but
being late never leaves a good impression. Whether
you have been dating for a week or for 50 years,
being on time shows you are thoughtful of her
schedule.
Don’t flake
This should go without saying, but don’t
stand up your date. You wouldn’t dream of
cancelling last minute without giving a
legitimate reason when you both were
barely dating, so keep up that same
courtesy. It might not seem like that big of
a deal to push-off a Netflix date till
Saturday, but being able to follow through
on plans shows her you are committed.
Offer to pay (sorta)
Relationship experts suggest combining bank
accounts when you marry, so it doesn’t really matter
who pays on your nights out on the town. However,
gentlemen, it’s still a nice gesture to pull out your
wallet and offer to pay. Doing so will make it feel
more like a date, rather than two people just eating
out together.
Give her a call
Why would a thank you text or phone call ever not be
needed? Just because you both are married, doesn’t
mean your partner wouldn’t like a little message
knowing how much fun you had going out last night.
After she falls asleep, shoot her a text to find in the
morning when she gets up. If you know she will have
her phone off for a meeting, leave a voicemail for her
to listen to afterwards. Even though you will see her
that night when you both get home, it will mean a lot.
Keep up the compliments
You knew you scored major points whenever you
doled out the compliments on a date. Has that
stopped now that she’s your wife? Surprise your girl
with text or a note about something she does well …
You will probably get a second date if you play your
cards right.
Always be honest
Honesty really is the best policy. Of course your
spouse doesn’t know absolutely everything about you,
but you shouldn’t be afraid if she did. Lying had no
place in the early stages of dating and definitely
doesn’t belong in a marriage.
While dating as husband and wife doesn’t involve
nearly as much awkward silence as the first couple of
dates, don’t abandon all of your dating rules.
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