Some of the best relationship advice that I received is to always keep the communication lines open. For us, this means that we always talk in the evening before bed. Even if D isn’t home, we always try to talk by phone or email. Obviously, this isn’t always possible, but we do our best. I tend to start talking a lot when D is trying to fall asleep, but we won’t mention that…. We also talk a lot when we’re driving. We laugh a lot too because I always bring books with me when we’re going on a long trip, but D always ends up talking to me as soon as I start reading. He won’t have anything to say until I pick up the book. It’s rather amusing.
Another good tip is to have a date night once a week. Normally, for us, that means we watch a movie after munchkin is in bed. It’s important to spend one-on-one time together no matter where you are at in your relationship. If you feel that dating is too expensive, take a look at my inexpensive dates post from yesterday. Also, don’t allow yourself to get caught up in the thought that you can’t go out because you have kids. We rarely have a babysitter, so we go on a lot of “family” dates. In other words, we go somewhere that munchkin can play while we talk.
Last, but certainly not least, let your spouse know that you appreciate everything that they do. Show them that you love and appreciate them. We all too often take things for granted in our lives. Do not let your relationship grow stale because you take your spouse for granted. When was the last time that you said, “I love you”? Have you just written them a note for no reason?
Little things like a spontaneous hug and kiss or holding hands can make a big difference. D always gives me a kiss and says, “I love you” before he leaves for work in the morning. I’m not always alert, but I know he’s doing it, and it makes me feel good. He always gives me a goodnight kiss, and we always say, “I love you” before we go to sleep.
Communication, Appreciation, Date Night… these things definitely work for me!
Very thoughtful post. Thank you for sharing it!
Nikki All OUT Valentine’s Day
Thank you for your great tips. I guess I’m going through a negative phase and not giving the appropriate attention to hubby. I realise that I have to make a few changes in my behaviour towards him. Thanks for sharing.Have a nice day.
Communication, appreciation & date night? What could be better than that? Wonderful post, thanks for sharing =) Happy Valentine’s Day!
Good tips. Most of our “dates” are at home too.
Perfect advice! 🙂 My husband and I do most of our best talking at night in bed & in the car too! 🙂 We need to work on more frequent date nights though.
Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my WFMW Valentine’s Day advice & ideas post. I sure appreciate it!
Great advice!
Funny, I tend to talk alot when hubby is trying to fall asleep, too. But I won’t talk about that, either. 😉
This is a great list, thanks so much for posting it.
Have a happy Valentine’s Day!
We have 4 kiddos and no sitter, but we still plan those late-night dates at home. Thanks for stopping by my blog. 🙂
Blessings,
Mrs. C
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