Dating the 2nd Time Around

How to Date…Again…With Children

The engagement period is an important time for couples to really get to know each other.  This can be especially true for couples considering a second marriage.  Couples considering a second marriage often have children to consider and additional responsibilities not found with first time marriages.  Finding the time to get to know each other better and stay connected can be especially tough.  Even couples with children need to find time to have fun, and be romantic.  So, here are a few dating basics for couples in a second marriage:

• Make sure that at least every other date gets you out of the house and away from your daily life.
• Plan ahead, the more thought you put into your date the better it will come out, and with busy lives and blended families it often takes more planning!
• Get a local magazine or the newspaper “around town” section and highlight all the things that interest each of you, this will give you lots of “date” ideas.
• Plan “family” dates periodically that include the kids (but not so often that your time as a couple suffers).
• Be flexible, even the best laid plans can go awry!

These are just a few tips to help insure you spend quality time together!

Suggestions were taken from 500 Great Dates by Lisa Sussman