A Quiz to Find Out What He Likes
 
I definitely have ideas in my head of what would be the ideal date night.  All of my favorite date night memories seem to involve a nice restaurant and a relaxing walk where my husband and I can simply talk.  Throw in an ice cream cone, and it is the perfect evening.  
 
By God’s kindness, my husband likes many of the same things that I do, so we often have successful dates.  However, we do have some differences that require compromise.  Or even better than compromise, if I know what he likes, I can bless him with a date that is all about him.  After all, even though my husband holds date nights as his responsibility, I know that he thoroughly enjoys being blessed, too. That requires that I know my husband.  
    
The other night we came across some fun questions that helped us learn more about our dating styles.  Not long ago, I would have thought it cheating to ask my husband what he likes.  I mean, I am his wife!  Shouldn’t I be able to determine these things on my own just by observing him?  Well, turns out I can’t, probably because he is so good at preferring me that it actually appears that he likes the same things I do.  However, he certainly has his own preferences, and I want to cater to them.  
    
So, in thinking about date nights, here are a few questions to ask your husband that would better help YOU plan a date night.  (My husband thought it would be wise for me to remind you to whom you are talking.  A man!  Make sure you have his full attention!  Don’t ask these questions while he is watching a basketball game!)
    
1. Would you rather be
    a. surprised with an evening out
    b. be picked up with no plan for the evening, just spontaneity
    c. have planned together what activity you will be doing
    WHY?
    
2. When thinking of a fun day activity, what type of activity most appeals to you:
    a. going for a walk around a lake
    b. spending the day antiquing together
    c. going to a movie
    WHY?
    
3. What would be the most romantic dinner setting for you:
    a. a picnic by a lake
    b. an elegant dinner
    c. a pizza parlor
    d. a meal made at home
    WHY?
    
    And just for fun:
4. What way do you prefer to be flirted with most?
    a. verbally
    b. non-verbally (gestures and looks)
    c. in writing
    EXPLAIN.
    
So, get to know your husband a little better, and use that information to woo him once again.  After nine years of marriage, I am still learning so much about that wonderful, mysterious man I married!
    
-Posted by Kathy Wilson
 
Friday, February 9, 2007