When you've been married for a while, two things tend to happen...

#1 - Dates become less frequent than in your early relationship days.

And if you do manage to get a date on the calendar...

#2 - Bad habits can quickly sour the evening.

You and your spouse deserve fun dates to reconnect! So don't let unconscious behavior ruin your time together.

Check out today's article for 5 common mistakes to avoid on your next date

Love you guys,

Tony & Alisa

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Imagine this: You’re finally getting out on a date night with your spouse.

It’s been months since the two of you have been able to get one in, and this weekend, you finally made time to have fun together—just the two of you at your favorite restaurant as you love on each other.

Both of you are anticipating this time together where you can connect emotionally, recreationally, and maybe even sexually afterward.

There are no kids asking “why,” no electronics stealing your attention, and no petty arguments.

And yet, either one of you could still ruin date night by making a common mistake...

Today's Trivia

Question: What percentage of couples in the ONE Family say their pet sometimes seems more important to their spouse than their marriage?

A. 23%

B. 35%

C. 47%

D. 59%

⬇️ Scroll to the end for the answer.

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Give Your Spouse a Hug

There is no such thing as a perfect marriage. But there are marriages that are happier because of the simple actions both partners take.

One simple choice you can make is to hug each other.

It’s as simple as that.

In fact, there are seven clear benefits of hugging your spouse every day.

Benefit #1

When you hug your spouse, you immediately give them the benefit of boosting their oxytocin levels.

The oxytocin levels are responsible for how a person feels. So, a simple hug can reduce the feelings of loneliness, isolation, or anger for your spouse.

Benefit #2

The second benefit of hugging your spouse each day is that it can raise your levels of serotonin. This is another feel-good hormone that can improve your spouse’s (and your own!) mood.

Benefit #3

Giving your spouse a hug can reduce blood pressure and stress. Stress is a barrier to all kinds of intimacy. The physical contact of a hug can help decrease cortisol levels, which contribute to the fight-or-flight stress response.

Benefit #4

Hugs are good for your health! Hugs place a light pressure on the sternum. In turn, this activates the solar plexus and the thymus gland, which take care of the body’s production of white blood cells. White blood cells help you fight illness and infection, so keeping these numbers at the right level is vital to your health.

Benefit #5

Another benefit of hugging your spouse every day is that it can help them sleep better. The hormones released through the non-verbal, physical contact of a hug help your body relax and feel at ease. As a result, it is easier to fall into a deep and restful sleep at night.

Benefit #6

Sometimes, hugging can lead to kisses, and kissing can lead to sexual intimacy, whether through romance, initiation, foreplay, or sexual intercourse.

Benefit #7

Finally, you should hug your spouse each and every day as an act of showing your love to them. Hugging your spouse is one of the simplest ways to show your love.

Now... Go hug your spouse!

Strengthening Your 6 Pillars:

Finding Hope When You’re Ready to Give Up

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I don’t know if we can fix this”?

When hopelessness sets in, it’s easy to feel like there’s no way out, and the pain can make you wonder if giving up is the only option.

But here’s what I (Alisa) want you to know…

Those feelings of wanting to quit are often a signal that something needs to change—and that change is possible.

Marriage coaching is designed to help you break free from the hurt, rebuild trust, and reignite the love you once had.

Imagine what it would feel like to no longer be stuck in constant conflict. Picture your marriage where you feel connected, heard, and valued again.

Your marriage is worth fighting for, and it’s never too late to turn things around.

Apply for coaching today and see what’s possible for you and your spouse.

Today's Trivia Answer

Question: What percentage of couples in the ONE Family say their pet sometimes seems more important to their spouse than their marriage?

A. 23%

B. 35%

C. 47%

D. 59%

Owning a pet can add joy and happiness to your marriage.

But what happens when your pet becomes a higher priority than your marriage?

If you’d rather spend time with your furry friend than your spouse, it’s time to address the cracks in your 6 Pillars of Intimacy®.

The dynamic of pets in a marriage might seem inconsequential. However, 35% of you said that sometimes it seems like your pet is more important than your marriage.

Pets can become an obstacle in a marriage, especially if they interrupt or impede your connection time with your spouse.

It can leave you wanting to say, “It’s me or the dog...”

When you're ready, here are 3 ways we can help you...

1. Join the ​private ONE Family Facebook group​. Connect with others in the ONE Family who are strengthening their 6 Pillars of Intimacy® and more. - Tap Here
2. Discover a proven method to keep (or restore) a happy, healthy, deeply satisfying connection with your spouse starting today. - Tap Here Now​
3. Work with Alisa One-on-One. If you'd like to work directly with Alisa to improve your marriage... just reply to this message and put "One-on-One" in the subject line... share a little about what's going on in your marriage and she'll get you all the details.

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