Could Date Nights Save Your Marriage?
The Norwegian government seems to think so. The Populist party is promoting date nights for couples in crisis in the hope of cutting divorce rates and encouraging “small pockets of time where parents can be lovers”. Solveig Horne, Norway’s minister for children, equality and social inclusion, has stated her intention to lower the national divorce rate by advocating that couples regularly take time out together in order to keep their marriage alive. Norway’s divorce rate currently stands at 40%, with those aged between 40 and 44 most likely to seek a divorce. Having experienced divorce herself, the minister is adamant that setting aside time to be with and talk to your partner can have a huge positive benefit for couples. In ...
