When Was the Last Time?

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Nancy and I recently spent a week in our favorite place in the world next to our home. We love the beach and the white sand and the beautiful turquoise water of Cancun. Our first trip there was to celebrate our 25th anniversary and we have been back many times over the past 29 years. 

That first trip to Cancun was our first trip alone together in way too many years. It was a much needed jump start for our marriage. At that point, we were just existing together too much of the time. For us, just being alone together was special. Combining that with the beauty of God's creation created many awesome memories. Each trip is a little different than the others and each holds something special for us. 

When was the last time the two of you took a trip together? You don't have to spend a lot of money. That's not the point. The point is to create a few days away to enjoy being married. I talk a lot about the distractions of life. Getting away from them and just focusing on each other can be marriage-changing. 

Here are some ideas: 

  • Find a bed and breakfast inn close by and go for a weekend.

  • Travel to a nearby city and explore it together.

  • Go to the mountains or a beach or a lake.

  • Be creative with your own ideas.

Here are a couple of guidelines:

  • Don't go into debt. Plan a trip that fits your budget.

  • Turn your phones off as much as possible. 

If you are wondering what to talk about, use this link to find great downloadable Conversation Starters, such as our “Creative Questions to Ask Your Spouse” series, at awesomemarriage.com. 

As you are reading this, there are probably a lot of reasons coming to mind telling you why you can't do this. My answer to that is, “you can.” So take step one and begin planning your special getaway today. I promise it will make a difference in your marriage. You will get back in touch with the reasons you got married in the first place.

Next Steps:

  • Make a budget for your trip

  • Decide when and where you want to go. 

  • Book it!

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