@dennyinprogress: Once you start living together, it’s very easy to think that since you spend so much time together you don’t really need dates anymore. Work and life gets busy, and eventually your partner starts becoming less of a priority. But please keep the spark alive! Being intentional and planning real dates will bring the anticipation back for spending time with each other. Without effort and intention, you subconsciously start taking each other for granted 18 Lessons From my 4 Year Relationship Lesson 5 : Please Plan Real Dates