It is quite amazing that we ever found time to connect – but we did – somehow. Think back to when you were dating. You probably rearranged your schedule in order to see your future mate. You left work early; you postponed other scheduled plans; you did whatever it took in order to spend time with that person.
But then came greater job responsibilities, kids, aging parents, broken water pipes, and the list goes on. Now, it seems, that the person you made a priority to talk with on the phone at all kinds of crazy hours, is now relegated to only having logistical conversations a couple of times a week.
But what if you could make your spouse a priority without taking a lot of extra time or costing a ton of money? I want to suggest three things you might try.
1) You know that you need some exercise and sunshine. So, what if you simply planned to go on a walk with your partner a few times a week. This is an excellent opportunity to connect about things other than just the nuts and bolts of the day. And you’ll get some fresh air while you are at it.
2) Go with your spouse to run some errands. Whether you are running to the grocery store, Home Goods, or Home Depot – it provides a nice opportunity to be together. And you might even learn some about some of the things that capture your mate’s interest.
3) Finally, for an inexpensive date, why not go on a simple picnic. You have to eat at some point, so why not do so together, outdoors, just the two of you – like when you were dating.
These are just three suggestions to stimulate your creative thinking. I am sure that you can come up with many more that are even better.