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Play Dates for Couples

Play Dates for Couples

Written by: Leanne Chesser
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Can you relate to being a busy couple who’s feeling more like disconnected roommates than connected, romantic partners? Life kinda took over and your relationship fell to the bottom of the priorities list. You just want the connection back but you’re too busy and you’re either stuck in a rut with the same-old, same-old or you do nothing for date nights or couple connection time. The truth is that creating connection in your relationship does take being intentional but it can be done in fun and simple ways, through play. Date nights don’t have to involve a ton of time outside the home, or a ton of effort, and they don’t need to be boring. They can be play dates! So, tune in to the Play Dates for Couples podcast to get fun and simple ideas that will help you get that connection back in your relationship. Episodes are released every Monday morning and you can listen on the go. You can expect a mix of interviews and solo episodes (but mostly solos) with everything from behind-the-scenes looks at real couples’ date nights (rather, play dates!), to simple ideas for connection that work in your busy life, to foundational shifts and essentials for effective communication in your relationship. And, hey! I’m Leanne Chesser, intimacy and relationship coach, and I help couples (or individuals) in long-term relationships get the connection and spark back (and keep it), especially through play. Let’s connect! Website: https://playdatesforcouples.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/leannechesser YouTube: https://youtube.com/@playdatesforcouples If you have any questions or want to be considered as a guest on the show, you can email me at leanne@playdatesforcouples.com.Copyright 2026 Leanne Chesser Hygiene & Healthy Living Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 7: Play for Couples: Why it Matters & How to Create It
    Jan 12 2026

    What does play have to do with couples, why does it matter and how do you bring play into your relationship?

    In this episode, I explore what play is, why we lose play and playfulness as adults, the benefits of play, why it matters and how you can add play and playfulness into your relationship without it taking more time in your already busy life.

    And discover a way to view playfulness in a way that allows you to infuse it into your relationship without taking any more time at all.

    Take the “What’s Your Play Personality?” quiz.

    And come join The Couples Playhouse community for date night and connection ideas, real date night reviews, community and additional resources.

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    14 mins
  • 10 Simple Ways to Connect as a Couple Even if You're Busy
    Jan 6 2026

    Do you want more connection as a couple but feel that you’re too busy to create connection in your relationship?

    Discover ten simple ways to create connection as a couple, even if you’re busy!

    And find out one key thing that makes a huge difference in your relationship that you’re likely not doing (listen all the way through to find out what this is).

    Take the “What’s Your Play Personality?” quiz.

    And come join The Couples Playhouse community for date night ideas and real date night reviews.

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    9 mins
  • Episode 5: The #1 Secret to Date Nights That Create Connection in Your Relationship
    Dec 29 2025

    What’s the #1 secret to date nights that create connection in your relationship?

    Find out in this episode, where share some key findings from the research on date nights, including the number one secret.

    You’ll learn a key factor for date nights in my own relationship, the three things that make a difference for date nights and that number one secret, which makes date nights so much simpler … and more fun.

    Take the “What’s Your Play Personality?” quiz at playdatesforcouples.com/quiz.

    And come join the Couples Playhouse community for date night ideas and real date night reviews. You can join at playdatesforcouples.com/playhouse.

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    10 mins
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