Think about it. Wasn't that the most interesting time in your relationship? You and your spouse were just getting to know one another and everything was fresh and new.

If you want to keep the spark in your marriage, sometimes you have to act as though you're still dating. No kids, no bills, no work. Nothing to distract you from getting to know each other a little better.

Here are 52 ideas for great dates. One for each week of the year. I'm not saying that's how often you should go out. I'm just providing some fuel for your fire.

And notice-- not once do I mention movies. No matter how fun they are, it's time to broaden your scope. From daring to romantic, here they are:

1. Visit a Safari park

2. Be tourists again, and tour your local historic site.

3. Go to the museum

4. Take in a play

5. Ride bikes in the park and have a picnic

6. Go roller skating/blading

7. Try your hand at bowling

8. Check out the planetarium

9. Take a cooking class together

10. Swim at the beach or lake

11. Go to an amusement park

12. Sing karaoke

13. Play pool

14. Get salsa lessons-- or try the tango

15. Fly a kite

16. Go rock climbing-- indoors or out

17. Hear some cool jazz

18. Try a poetry slam

19. Go line dancing

20. Try some tapas

21. See an opera

23. Go to a book signing

24. Become putt-putt golf pros

25. Drive a race car

26. Play video games at an arcade

27. Walk along the pier

28. Ride in a glider

29. Run a race

30. Go to a hockey game

31. Eat at a Brazilian steakhouse

32. Solve clues at a mystery dinner theatre

33. Laugh at a comedy club

34. Embark on a dinner cruise

35. Make your personalized teddy bears

36. Find fish fascinating at the aquarium

37. Take a hike

38. Grab a cup of coffee and a decadent treat

39. Check out a concert under the stars

40. Feed each other fondue

41. Take a hot air balloon ride

42. Visit a vineyard

43. Treat yourself to the spa

44. Curl up next to a fire and read to each other

45. Be pampered at a bed & breakfast

46. Sit for a portrait

47. Go skiing

48. Ride in a helicopter

49. Catch the carnival while it's in town

50. Go antiquing (or junkin' depending upon your perspective)

51. Watch 'em ride at the rodeo

52. Make memories in an art/photography class
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