We got married right after we turned 19. We already had Channing so we were on the fast track of life. Being married and having two kids makes it crazy to find time to spend with each other. Every little chance we get we try to show affection and make time for one another. We need to date. Yes date. That still has to happen now that we are married. It means so much to me to get one on one time with Logan.
Dinner time is one way to keep up. We like to cook for each other. (I love the way my husband cooks.) We sort of plan ahead of what we cook. Or sometimes we like to go eat out just the us two. We like Applebees, Olive Garden and Indulge. Dinner time makes it a great way to sit down and talk about our day or other things going in our life. Communication is the best way to work things out.
We don’t really do gifts, mostly for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. Every now and then we really surprise one another with a gift. Like flowers, cards or a letter, food and candy or clothes. I find our relationship is not about the material things. We mostly compliment one another, example, “you are caught up on dishes” “you put the toilet seat down” or a simple “thank you for helping out!”
Affection is the most used way we show our love and appreciation. Backrubs/massages- we rub each other’s back every night. Really helps too with stress and tension we have. Hugging- we hug every morning to say see you later when you get home. Holding hands- we hold hands when we are in car driving. Kissing- no explanation here. May lead to other things but hey you know
Find time to make time for one another. Go on trips. Play games. Keep your business your business. You and your spouse has to be a team. Make decisions between the two of you. Talk things out. Date. Love your spouse.