
How to Plan a Date Night
Alone time goes a long way when it comes to married couples and relationship harmony. Plan a date night for you and your spouse once a week, and follow these tips.
To say that the day to day life of a parent is exhausting would be an understatement; by the time you’re through with work, cooking, homework, cleaning, bath time, story time, (and the list goes on and on), it can be difficult to find a moment to truly connect with your better half. Enlist outside help - whether it’s a sitter, grandma and grandpa, or your friend from the neighborhood – to watch the younglings for a couple of hours a week, and ink in a date night with your spouse; the benefits of maintaining closeness are countless, and essential to blissful state of mind. Here are the rules: Do treat it like your first date. Go all out: play dress-up (from your lingerie to your heels), shave your legs, dab on some of his favorite perfume, and be prepared to be blinded by his smile. Your hubby loves you no matter what you are donning, but making the extra effort to impress him here and there just shows that you still feel the same way about him as you did when you first started dating. If you’re lucky, he will follow your lead!
Don’t talk shop. This isn’t the time to discuss finances, the kids’ trouble at school, or what repairs need to be made around the house. Keep the conversation moving in a positive direction – talk about a future plan for vacation or reminisce on your honeymoon. Whatever it is that brings you closer as a couple is fair game!
Do end the night right. Physical intimacy isn’t only fun, but a crucial component to a satisfying relationship. It’s a healthy and exciting way to celebrate one of the greatest gifts you have – each other. Before you know it, you’ll be wishing every night was Tuesday night!
Written By: Laura Viars, Family and Relationships Editor