Life's a Tripp

5. Why Dating Your Spouse Matters


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How often do you date your spouse?

Shannon recently shared a poll on Instagram, and the results were eye-opening. 

When she posted the question,  “How often do you date your spouse?” 9% answered “weekly,” 23% said “monthly,” 29% indicated “every few months,” and a whopping 39% responded with “What’s a date night?”.

To follow up with the results of the first poll, Shannon posted another one asking what obstacles were in the way of having more frequent date nights. Of the four options, the number one response was, “I can’t leave the kids.’”

These are alarming numbers; if you’re part of those responses, today’s episode is just for you. 

Parenting and family life can be all-consuming, but our marriages are worth fighting for. Amid everyday chaos, it might seem like all hope is lost, but our hope through today’s episode is to remind you that it is possible to pour into your marriage even during the crazy seasons.

Join in today as The Tripps share practical advice on how to make time for your spouse, maximize that time, and overcome obstacles along the way.

 Your marriage is worth the investment!


Episode Highlights: 

  • Why the quality of your marriage affects everything in your life
  • What’s holding you back from spending time with your spouse?
  • How to make time for each other.
  • A sneak peek into the Babysitter Course.
  • Warming up to the idea of letting someone watch your kids.
  • Is having fun without the kids selfish?
  • How to choose what to do on a date night.


Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Ryan and Shannon:


  • Get Your Free Date Night Ideas Here
  • Get 12 Questions to Ask a Babysitter Here
  • Follow Shannon on Instagram
  • Follow Ryan on Instagram
  • Visit Shannon’s Website

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