- Rule #1
Your date with your mate must be a minimum of 1-1/2 hour long. - Rule #2
You and your mate must be together alone on your date, without children, family or friends. - Rule #3
Keep your date problem-free. - Rule #4
You and your mate alternate planning the date. - Rule #5
When your mate plans the date, be appreciative. - Rule #6
When on your date, put away your technology: cell phones, ipads, etc. Keep your phone on in case you get a call from the sitter. That's an allowable phone call to take. - Rule #7
Get out of your rut. Put yourselves in a different environment or do a new activity. - Rule #8
If you go out to see a movie, have coffee or a meal before or after the film. - Rule #9
Have a date with your mate once a week. - Rule #10
Have a weekly meeting to schedule your date on the calendar.