From time-to-time, in every marriage, there are periods where inspiration to connect, have fun, and try new things has vanished.  The energy to move forward simply isn’t there, and a lackluster attitude permeates the heart of the marriage.   Everyday activities and weekend plans are vanilla flavored instead of chocolate inspired with bits of toffee or peanut butter and fudge swirls. 

So how does a marriage move from uninspired to inspired?

• Change one thing in your daily marriage routine
• Take the time to talk about being stuck without placing blame on your spouse
• Sit down together and make a list of 10 things each of you would like to do for fun

If you’re drawing a blank and require further inspiration, here are a few suggestions:

• Take a daily walk together
• Check in with each other no less than 4 times a day through a phone call, email, or text message
• Purchase or build a firepot for the backyard
• Take a class together – foreign language, cooking, art, or a do-it-yourself at Home Depot
• Visit art fairs, flea markets, auctions, farmer’s markets, motorcycle and drag car races, and perhaps a baseball or basketball game.  Remember, this week she picks the adventure and next week he picks the adventure. 
• Spending a evening at your local bookstore sharing the stories/articles you are reading
• Pick out a new recipe with an international flair and prepare a meal together
• Go to an outdoor concert and pack a picnic with a number of favorite goodies
• Rent dance videos and take dance classes at home.  Or better yet, take dance classes outside the home.
• Volunteer together
• Pray together – ask God for inspiration