Dating can be expensive.  I have heard many stories of the courtship expenses coming into a marriage as a load of debt.

Dating also shouldn't end with marriage-- if anything it should increase, but dating in a marriage doesn't have to be expensive.  There are many activities that you can do with your partner for little or no money.

Here is a reminder of some ideas for the coming weekend-- plan ahead now:

• Cooking a meal at home-- make it special (Surf and Turf?)
• Cheap movies-- at home or at a discount theater (they are around if you look for them)
• Hiking or biking-- exercise can do all of us some good
• Beach or lake-- free (except parking perhaps) and don't forget to pack a meal and bottle of wine
• Museum-- usually an optional donation
• Lunch-- if you are going to have a meal out, then make it lunch because it is cheaper than dinner

Use your head before you use your wallet . . . More ideas here, 15 Things to Do With Your Spouse or Partner.

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