One of the things that works to keep relationships alive is spending quality time with each other. In this information age, it is becoming increasingly difficult to carve out the necessary time to nurture our relationships.
It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, the drama and trauma of life, that you consequently take your loved ones for granted. You trust that they will always be there. After all, isn’t it enough that you come home every night, take care of the household chores, pay the bills, are faithful, don’t use drugs or alcohol, etc.?
While these things are important, it is also critical to allocate special one-on-one time with your significant other. Seriously, making time for one another to do something enjoyable together, without the children, is a great way to maintain romance in your relationship.
Unless you orchestrate the time for your relationship, other less important things will crowd in and take up all your precious time. Pick a night that will be “date night” with your partner and make a game out of being as creative as you can be. Try to see how many things you can do without spending money.The idea is to keep your relationship alive by making time together a priority. It is important that you find things to do as a couple that you both enjoy.
With more than 50% of today’s marriages ending in divorce, make this small investment in the longevity of your relationship. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
When is your next "date night"?
Excerpt from Kim's forthcoming book, Secrets of Happy Couples due for release in October 2010. Sign up for Kim's newsletter and receive a free chapter of the book!
