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.