6 Free Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Partner
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Most couples think spending time with their partner will keep their relationship close. That is only partially true. You must spend “Quality” time with your partner. Quality means talking, cuddling, doing activities together without the usual outside distractions like cell phones, work, etc.
When you are a parent, spending quality couple time becomes a luxury that seems elusive. Like many couples today, budgets are stretched so a fancy restaurant or weekend getaway might not be doable. Here are 6 great ways to spend some free quality time together.
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Get some Exercise Together.
Play a sport together or just head to the gym. If that’s not possible, put on an exercise program on cable TV and exercise side-by-side. Even running or walking can be a bonding experience. Plus, exercise is a proven positive stimulant for our sex life. -
Cozy up at Home with a Movie.
Remember when you were dating and each of you looked forward to spending a night out together. Pretend you are on you very first date and spend a night “in” together. Reminisce. Hold hands. Make eye contact. Talk. Really listen. Cuddle together and watch a movie. Make this night about focusing on your partner. -
Cook a Romantic Meal Together.
Resolve to feed, bathe and put the kids to bed early one Saturday, then get prepped for a night together in the kitchen. Uncork a bottle and pour each other a glass of your favorite wine. As you sip, he can chop up the vegetables to go in the spaghetti is sauce or stir-fry meal. You can prep the sauce and put the bread in the oven. Set the table with candles and china etc. When the meal is ready, spend a leisurely dinner eating and talking and enjoy each other. -
Plan a Secret Rendezvous.
Make where you’ll meet a secret and, leading up to the big day, leave cute Post-It notes around the house or in his/her briefcase or text messages dropping hints about your illicit get-together. The suspense will build the excitement of the hook-up. -
Teach each other your hobby.
Make your partner happy by offering to be their student and learn their hobby. Your partner will get the thrill of teaching and be happy that you took and interest in what they like to spend time doing. You may have to grin and bear if for some hobbies but the bond you create will be well worth it. -
Set a “bed time”.
Sometimes television shows, video games and other distractions can get the best of us. Before you know it, a half hour turned into three hours you could’ve used differently. Set a “bed time” with your partner that requires you both to stop what you’re doing to go to bed together. Leave a little time for pillow talk.
You never want to become too busy for the people you love. No matter how busy you are you must make time to make your partner feel important. Don’t allow pursuits or possessions to become bigger priorities than your marriage relationship.