When couples have been married for a significant amount of time, it is quite normal for both partners to settle into routines, allowing them to gain a sense of comfort and even stability. And as kids enter the picture, the focus slowly diverts from between the two partners toward the children.

But according to a report released by the National Marriage Project of the University of Virginia in February 2012, couples should have regular date nights that will allow them to weather challenges resiliently and even increase their satisfaction in the union.

In particular, setting aside time for regular dates offers several benefits. First, it can help facilitate open communication, allowing partners to thresh out issues away from the context of regular home life. Date nights can also allow couples to break free from the monotony of their normal routine and even rekindle romance. Additionally, date nights reinforce the sense of commitment between each partner. By setting aside a particular day of the week just for themselves, both partners develop a true sense of union. Finally, date nights can be viewed as a welcome respite from the demands of both home and work life.

Of course, when it’s your wedding anniversary, you have to put out all of the stops and make an effort to make your spouse feel more special. A typical date at a restaurant will certainly not be enough.

First, you have to find a trusted babysitter who will allow you to enjoy your time together while giving you peace of mind. If you want to pull a surprise date, you may also have to find creative ways to misdirect your spouse. Enlisting the aid of close friends and even your kids may prove to be helpful.

Next, you need to find creative ways to celebrate your union. Why not enlist the aid of a limousine company in NJ to make yourself and your partner feel more special? Dress in your best clothes, tour the city and cap off the night with dinner at the best restaurant. Your goal here is to wow your partner and make her feel that you are grateful to her and all the things, big or small, that she has done for you.

With a limo service, you have practically have nothing to worry about – traffic and alternate routes, fuel, cleaning the vehicle and even finding a spot to park the vehicle would not be a problem. All you have to do is focus on your wife and shower her with your affection.