Oh, man! Yeah, this whole parenting thing is exhausting. Date nights are too expensive.īy the time you add up a babysitter, dinner for two somewhere nice, and an activity, dates can break the bank for sure! No worries though, we are about to load you up with budget tips and fun date night ideas that you can do from home, for cheap, or even for free! #4. Keeping a firm foundation of communication, a healthy sex life, and a united front not only makes it easier to survive parenting but easier to survive marriage in general! #3. Your relationship with your spouse came before your children, and hopefully, it will endure long after your children have grown and moved out.
Well-meaning parents give all their time and energy to the children we have been given to raise, and in this deed, we often lose parts of ourselves and our other important relationships. Retreat to the numbers section above! Seriously though, even if you feel like you and your partner are on great terms, they may need something different than you do. There is always time for the person you have pledged to spend the rest of your days with. You could turn off Netflix and play chess or a card game together instead. You could grab lunch together on your break from work. Or slip out for a long walk around the block to get some fresh air together. You can set aside a few minutes in your bedroom each day for undistracted communication.
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When we say “we don’t have time,” we are saying, “I can’t give that priority right now over these other things.” If that feels icky to say about your marriage and alone time with your spouse, then it’s time to do something about it.Īlone time with your spouse doesn’t have to be a full Saturday night out. It’s important to prioritize your life events. When you first look at the calendar chalked full of soccer practices, school plays, and work projects, it can seem impossible to find a full night to spend with your spouse.
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