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Episode 72: How One Florida Idea Deepened Our Marriage (and Made Us Laugh)
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What started as a fun idea in Florida turned into a social media video… and now a full podcast episode!
In this episode, Joe and I share one of our favorite date night ideas—asking each other intentional, funny, and sometimes surprising questions. This simple practice has helped us connect deeper, laugh harder, and learn things about each other we didn’t even realize we didn’t know.
Whether you’re newly married, dating, or years into marriage, this episode will give you easy questions to ask, prompts to spark meaningful conversation, and permission to keep things light and fun. Grab your spouse, press play, and prepare to laugh.
🏡 Homework Assignment: The Question Game Date Night
Schedule a mini date night (at home, on a walk, or in the car—no pressure, no fancy plans required).
Each of you write down 5–10 questions to ask the other. Mix fun and meaningful. Try prompts like:
- What’s a moment you felt most connected to me this year?
- What’s something silly you still think about?
- If we had a free weekend with no responsibilities, what would you want to do together?
- What’s one habit you want to build as a couple?
Bonus reflection: After your date, journal or share with a friend one thing you learned and one thing you want to celebrate about your relationship!
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