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Marriage help?
So I had a talk with my DH yesterday and i told him that i felt like we were in a marriage "funk". That i felt like we were in too much of a routine and not enough alone time. Even the sex (when it happens) is pretty routine lately.
So in a couple of weeks we are going to go on a date (first in along time) but i was wondering if you ladies had any other ideas of how we can spice up our marriage.
TIA!
"Cheese Mommy"
Re: Marriage help?
No advice, but we feel the same way every so often. I think it's just one of those things that happens when you've been together forever and then you bring kids in the mix too.
I hope you enjoy your date!! I'm jealous!
Our crazy, wonderful life
A small trip or weekend getaway. It doesn't need to be anywhere exotic. It can be a local bed and breakfast, a cabin in the woods, a near-by city. The key is to make it just about you two. Jake and I try to do this every 3 months and it does wonders for our relationship. :-)
Also designate one evening/night of the week to a house date. Every Sunday Jake and I eat junk food, watch movies, and cuddle after Neena goes to bed. We aren't allowed to get on the computer, clean, or do anything else during that time. We LOVE our Sunday Fundays!
Neena Mae. 1/7/10
"A baby nursing at a mother's breast is an undeniable affirmation of our rootedness in nature." - David Suzuki
I agree it's just about setting time aside for just you. It's so easy to get wrapped up in everything that kids need and house projects and extended-family obligations and, and, and....you get the drift. I love Jennrs idea of setting aside one night/week that is just hang-out time. No dishes, no computer, no projects, etc.
I am also a huge proponent of getting away. We promised, pre-kids, that we'd go on MINIMUM one week-long vacation, per year, just the two of us. I also love Jenn's idea of doing something shorter more frequently. Your whole mentality changes when you're away from your house, your kids, etc.
I have been picking up 99 cent cards and leaving them in his car for when he goes to work, telling him how much I love him, etc.
Also, check out thedatingdivas.com. They have some really great, inexpensive ideas for spicing up marriage.
I love all of this. Great advice. Dh and I could definitely stand to do this even without kids in the picture.