Pregnancy, and then the toll of taking care of a newborn, can make it very easy for marriage to take a back seat. However, couples need quality time. It’s crucial to stay connected to your spouse (you need emotional support now more than ever!) plus it can be a much-needed form of relief amid the parenting stress. Here are some tips.
Make it a routine
You never forget to take out the trash or put water in the dog dish, right? These habits die hard. Schedule even just half an hour a day when you can focus on each other. It could be having dessert after dinner—and talking as you share a tub of ice cream. Or cuddling in bed for 15 minutes every morning.
Sneak in some romance
Leave notes in each other’s bags. Call during lunch time. Reserve two tickets for a concer
t of his favorite band and book a baby sitter. Take a shower for two. Send naughty text messages. Sometimes, it is the simple things that turn into opportunities for reigniting a little passion.
Say something nice every day
Try sending him off to work with an adoring compliment or welcoming him home with a passionate kiss and his favorite meal at the end of a long day.
Talk about anything but the baby
Have you noticed that most of your conversations revolve around what baby did that day? Take a break from Mommy Land, and spend a little time chatting about dream vacations, upcoming films, and other interests you share together.
Pamper yourself
Sometimes, the best way to get you feeling sexy again is a day spent spoiling yourself. Getting a massage or a new haircut may just be the thing that gives you the motivation to dress up and go out on a date.
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